Guess what? Actually, It's OK to end sentances with prepositions.
I know I'll sleep better tonight.
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Comments (2)
CON:... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Francis W. Porretto | September 20, 2003 1:29 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
CON:
"A preposition is something not to end a sentence with." -- Numerous fourth grade teachers of English grammar.
PRO:
"That is the sort of arrant pedantry up with which I will not put!" -- Winston Churchill, on being criticized by an aide for ending a sentence with a preposition.
SORT OF HARD TO INTERPRET:
"Well, honey, the right way to end that sentence is with a proposition." -- Mae West.
Your Curmudgeon reports; you decide.
1. Posted by Francis W. Porretto | September 20, 2003 1:29 PM |
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Posted on September 20, 2003 13:29
2. Posted by CGHill | September 20, 2003 10:24 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
If ending a sentence with one preposition is good, ending a sentence with five prepositions ought to be better.
Well, maybe not.
2. Posted by CGHill | September 20, 2003 10:24 PM |
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Posted on September 20, 2003 22:24