A preposition shows a noun’s relationship to something else in space or time. English has many prepositions, some formed by combining words. Prepositional phrases can act as objects, subjects, adjectives, or adverbs. There is debate about ending sentences with prepositions, but usage recommendations are becoming more liberal. A preposition is a word used to show […]
Ending a sentence with a preposition is not always incorrect, but it can be avoided. It is acceptable in casual conversation and writing. The myth that it is forbidden in English comes from Latin. Churchill believed it was unnecessary to rearrange a sentence to avoid ending in a preposition. Technically speaking, it’s not always incorrect […]
