Although many people were taught to avoid ending a sentence with a preposition, nearly all modern style guides say it's not a rule, and if your sentence sounds more natural with a preposition at the end, it's fine to leave it that way. One of the most frequent questions I’m asked i...
That is a scenario I had not considered. (This is sharper, and it keeps the 20% happy.) Why do people think ending a sentence with a preposition is wrong? preposition before noun before phrasal verb Should I avoid using a preposition at the end of a sentence?
Is it OK to end a sentence with a preposition? Many teachers will say no, but the truth is, under the right circumstances, ending a sentence with a preposition is not only acceptable—it’s the best option. However, there are times when it should be avoided; it’s j...
There's actually no reason not to end a sentence with a preposition. The "rule" against doing so is overwhelmingly rejected by style guides.
As you now know, if you are ending your sentence with a preposition, it requires an object; simple enough. But what would the case be if you were working with interrogative pronouns? Pronouns such as what, which, who, and whom can be found in sentences such as: ...
From now on, ending a sentence with a preposition is something up with which I will not put. - Winston Churchill I wanted a perfect ending. Now I've learned, the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme, and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about...
Wondering if you can end a sentence with a preposition? You aren’t alone. Take a look at when you can and can’t, and how to fix your sentences when needed.
From now on, ending a sentence with a preposition is something up with which I will not put. - Winston Churchill I wanted a perfect ending. Now I've learned, the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme, and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about...
It demonstrates the problem in using Latin rules for English.