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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

"That is where I got the book (from)"

That is where I got the book.

That is where I got the book from.

I wonder which one should I use. I was told that it is not considered good English ending a sentence with a preposition. Is that true?

Thank you

PBF
  

Top answer

It is a complete and total myth that you cannot end a sentence with a preposition in English. However, you should not end a sentence with a preposition that is not needed! Where are you?

— BarbaraPA

  • It is a complete and total myth that you cannot end a sentence with a preposition in English.
  • However, you should not end a sentence with a preposition that is not needed!
  • Where are you?
  • vs.
  • Where're you at?
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It is a complete and total myth that you cannot end a sentence with a preposition in English.

However, you should not end a sentence with a preposition that is not needed!

Where are you? vs. Where're you at? (the latter is substandard to my ears)

Would you say "Where did you get the book?" or "From where did you get the book?" I expect you would say the first, not the s
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Grammar GeekIt is a complete and total myth that you cannot end a sentence with a preposition in English.



But mythology is such a beautiful part of our literary lives!
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Agreed, but not somethng upon which you should base your word selection. Emotion: wink (Mr. Churchill, where are you when we need you?)
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