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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
prepositions before wh-questions
is it possible to say: "for how long did she wait?" "In which part of the office did the fire start?"
Is it correct to use prepositions before question words? or Is it better to say: "how long did she wait for?" which part of the office did the fire start in?"
Thank you!
Is it correct to use prepositions before question words? or Is it better to say: "how long did she wait for?" which part of the office did the fire start in?"
Thank you!
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It is interesting that students are now asking this question. A few years ago, the question was reversed. " Quite possible, completely correct, and now rather formal.
- It is interesting that students are now asking this question.
- A few years ago, the question was reversed.
- " Quite possible, completely correct, and now rather formal.
- " Also correct and less formal but still standard nowadays.
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It is interesting that students are now asking this question. A few years ago, the question was reversed.
Anonymousis it possible to say: "for how long did she wait?" "In which part of the office did the fire start?"Quite possible, completely correct, and now rather formal.
Anonymous Is it better to say: "how long did she wait for?" whic
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