Monday, March 7, 2011

Don't End A Sentence With a Preposition!

Don't end a sentnce with a preposition!A preposition is a word that
STARTS a prepositional phrase.

...in the store ...at the bank ...of the movie ...to the moon

Do not end a sentence with a preposition.

Incorrect: Where is it at?

Correct: Where is it?

Incorrect: Where are you going to?

Correct: Where are you going?

Incorrect: Which hotel are you staying in?

Correct: In which hotel are you staying? or if this sounds too formal...just ask, "Where are you staying?"

I understand that we don't walk around speaking like we are part of an essay. If the correct way feels funny to you, just say the sentence in a different way.

Incorrect: Where's that cool blog about grammar at?

Correct: What's the name of that cool blog about grammar?

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