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Can you write a sentence ending in a preposition, without giving our grammarians a chance of reshuffling it?

Might Randy wonder whether we're just spurring him on?

Posted - April 2, 2020

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  • 13395
    Of is the only preposition I can think of. 
      April 2, 2020 1:18 PM MDT
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  • 14795
    Nar. 
      April 2, 2020 3:59 PM MDT
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  • 10026
    OMG, I've made a lifelong career out of this.
    Who do you think this is being written by?
    Randy is probably sitting there quivering wondering why?
    What is spurring Randy on? Reading my poorly constructed senctencies, I think, right?
    What really will get Randy to shudder is mispellings and that they can be fixed easily.

    Those are dangling propositions and the only ones I can think of.
    Unless, or course, I say I'll give you a short skirt and some swanky talk for anything you like, baby doll.  What do you think of me, swingin' by, sugarpie?

    Damn.  I can't do it very well now that you ask.

    How about this.  Just catch me on one the nest time I write one..
    ;) :) This post was edited by Merlin at April 3, 2020 7:20 AM MDT
      April 2, 2020 4:09 PM MDT
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  • 44547
    I'm not sure what you are asking about.
      April 2, 2020 7:25 PM MDT
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  • 7938
    What for?
      April 2, 2020 8:19 PM MDT
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  • 10026
    Hey JA~ How's quarantine?  I think Danilo_G might be bored or to see if we know what one actually is.  
    Anyway, your eye looks great and it's wonderful to see you.
    It's been forever since we've been on together!
    Hi to the fam and Loki!
    :) :)!! This post was edited by Merlin at April 3, 2020 7:36 AM MDT
      April 2, 2020 8:30 PM MDT
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  • 7938
    I think it's just something to have fun with. ;)

    In terms of the quarantine, I don't know what everyone is making such a big deal about. This is what I'm used to. 

    I was wondering where you were at. Sending happy/ healthy vibes your way and hope to see you around!
      April 2, 2020 8:43 PM MDT
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  • 44547
    I agree...I usually just sit around all day drinking and doing nothing but watch TV and come here. I do have to go get petrol for the lawnmower today, though.
      April 3, 2020 7:38 AM MDT
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  • 10026
    WOW! Sorry for the late arrival.  I had an unexpected layover in my living room last night.
    The mess was so huge it took an hour just to find the port of entry.
    I made it through, finally, after a slide of hand, and a sly tongue.  The door opened and here I am.
    Always Happy Wags, Big Smiles, and HEALTHY thoughts to you!  Don't forget extra vitamin C.  Don't play ball in the house, and life isn't so bad after all!
    It is GREAT to see your eye!!
    The offer still stands. 
    You are more than welcome to vacation here with me where the envioronment is anything you desire.  Laughter and the ocean are the two things that are guaranteed.
    The rest is up to you and your image of a great vacaction.
    We aim and succeed to bring you what you can imagine.
    Lots of happy/healthy vibes to you.... Always!
    :) :) This post was edited by Merlin at April 5, 2020 11:00 AM MDT
      April 3, 2020 11:56 AM MDT
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  • 53394

    Grrrrrr. This is the kind of thing up which I will not put. 
    ~
      April 2, 2020 10:52 PM MDT
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  • I was gonna post that!
      April 3, 2020 12:44 AM MDT
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  • 53394
    gonna”?  Nevan, say it isn’t so, please say it isn’t so!

      April 3, 2020 5:44 AM MDT
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  • I ain't gonna say it ain't so. ;)
      April 3, 2020 11:12 AM MDT
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  • 53394

      lissen,pal ,is you is or is you ain’t a gramerien ¿


      April 5, 2020 12:05 PM MDT
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  • 2148
    I didn't see that until I posted my answer, Randy. Lol :)
      April 3, 2020 6:11 AM MDT
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  • 44547
    Yoda speak it is.
      April 3, 2020 7:39 AM MDT
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  • 10714
    If you think it's wrong to end a sentence with a preposition, you don't know what you're talking about.
      April 3, 2020 5:47 AM MDT
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  • Bez

    2148
    My old English teacher (the pompous and pedantic Mr. Hodges) used to say that. He also used to tell the class "this is the sort of behaviour up with which I shall not put". We all used to think he was hilarious when he said that. Lol :)
      April 3, 2020 6:10 AM MDT
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  • 14795
    I began the race in a preposition on the start line....
    Try as I may, I just couldnt get the word at the end of the sentence though.   :( 
      April 3, 2020 6:47 AM MDT
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  • 23418
    Seems like you already got a lot of answers of the kind you were looking for.

    a.k.a -- Seems like you got a lot of answers of the kind of which you were looking.

    (I don't even know if that a.k.a. one would be correct, ha)

    :)
      April 3, 2020 7:23 AM MDT
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  • 1493
    Hehe, indeed--too many great ones to have an "asker's pick"--and I see yours too!
      April 3, 2020 10:54 AM MDT
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  • 23418
    Yes, agreed --  great answers!
    :)
      April 3, 2020 11:19 AM MDT
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  • 13277
    Just Randy? Oh, the disrespect.
      April 3, 2020 11:05 AM MDT
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  • 23418
    :)
      April 3, 2020 11:19 AM MDT
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