Question
can prepositions come at the end of the sentence
Answers
Ms. Sue
No.
Prepositions always have to begin a phrase that ends with a noun or pronoun.
The confusing thing is that some prepositions may be used as adverbs and can end a sentence.
Examples:
<u>Preposition</u>: This book is <u>about</u> a courageous boy.
<u>Adverb</u>: The papers were strewn <u>about</u>.
Prepositions always have to begin a phrase that ends with a noun or pronoun.
The confusing thing is that some prepositions may be used as adverbs and can end a sentence.
Examples:
<u>Preposition</u>: This book is <u>about</u> a courageous boy.
<u>Adverb</u>: The papers were strewn <u>about</u>.
bobpursley
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7595509.stm
Read Mr. Graves' comments (number 19)
Read Mr. Graves' comments (number 19)
Ms. Sue
Bobpursley has just given you an example of the word, "up" that can be used as either a preposition or an adverb. In his example, "up" is used as an adverb.
The site he posted is right. In casual speech it's o.k. to ask, "Who are you going with?" However in formal writing, avoid ending a sentence with a preposition. Reword the sentence so that you don't commit this error.
The site he posted is right. In casual speech it's o.k. to ask, "Who are you going with?" However in formal writing, avoid ending a sentence with a preposition. Reword the sentence so that you don't commit this error.