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Could you tell me which preposition is proper between 'at' and 'in' in the following sentences? Thank you in advance.
If a noun comes [ at / in ] the first of a sentence, it functions as a subject. On the other hand, if a noun comes [ at / in ] the end of a sentence, if works as an objective of a verb or a preposition.
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If a noun comes at the start/beginning of a sentence, it functions as a subject. On the other hand, if a noun comes at the end of a sentence, it works as an object of a verb or a preposition. )
- If a noun comes at the start/beginning of a sentence, it functions as a subject.
- On the other hand, if a noun comes at the end of a sentence, it works as an object of a verb or a preposition.
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If a noun comes at the start/beginning of a sentence, it functions as a subject. On the other hand, if a noun comes at the end of a sentence, it works as an object of a verb or a preposition.
(This rule may not be 100% foolproof.)
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