ending a sentence with a preposition

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Anicas · Accepted Answer

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Philip · Answer

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01cite10Pdm12cite10Hi, I am writing a script for a psychology experiment that I am running and I thought I would consult the experts before I exposed a throng of undergraduate students to what may be improper English. I am interested in studying theory of mind (how people conceive of other people's thoughts).12br
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10Anyways, I was wondering if it is considered poor English to say something like: "What does Sally think her boyfriend's intention is?" If so, what is a better alternative?12br
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10 01b01font001. The sentence is o.k.02font02b02br
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01b01font002. "is" isn't a preposition, but rather a verb.02font02b0-

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