The Surprising Truth About Ending Sentences with Prepositions That English Teachers Won’t Tell You
There’s an idea I never thought of.
There’s nothing technically wrong with the sentence, but we could rewrite it so it doesn’t end with a preposition:
I never thought of that idea.
Which one sounds better to you?
Grammar and common sense
The issue with ending a sentence with a preposition is more a matter of style or rhetoric than grammar. If you want proof, check out this list of references on ending a sentence with a preposition.
So go forth and end sentences with prepositions, but only when it makes sense to do so. Write your sentences to be clear and concise, and you’ll be fine. Keep writing!
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