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This is a specific case of the misconception that sentences should not end with prepositions, or even more generally, the false prohibition on prepositional stranding. In short, yes, it isproper grammar to end a sentence with a preposition if everything else about the sentence is correct. Others disagree but they are wrong. Every modern grammar text agrees that there is nothing at all wrong with preposition stranding. What is wrong, according the Cambridge Grammar of the English Language, is to rearrange a sentence, to a form that is difficult to read or understand, in an effort to avoid preposition stranding.
For a more in-depth answer, including the other side of the argument, see "Is it proper grammar to end a sentence with a preposition?". However, much of the debate has been moved to the "Discussion" page.
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What is the proper grammar for she was much better than yesterday?
The proper grammar for that sentence is "She was much better than yesterday." This sentence is in the past tense and correctly compares her current state to how she was yesterday.
Is the sentence i wish you were as smart as they proper grammar?
No, the sentence "I wish you were as smart as they" is not proper grammar. It should be "I wish you were as smart as them" because "them" is the object pronoun used after the preposition "as."
Is it proper to end a sentence with the word from?
Ending a sentence with the word "from" generally sounds awkward and is not considered proper grammar in most cases. It is better to rephrase the sentence to avoid ending with a preposition like "from."
What is the proper grammar there have come a time or There has come a time?
The proper grammar is "There has come a time." "There" is the subject of the sentence and is singular, hence the correct verb form to use is "has" instead of "have."
Is it proper grammar to begin a sentence with then?
Yes, starting a sentence with "then" is grammatically correct, especially when showing a sequence of events or actions. However, it is usually used sparingly to avoid overuse and maintain variety in sentence structure.
Can one end a sentence with with?
According to proper English grammar, no. "With" is a preposition. You aren't supposed to end a sentence with a preposition.
Is it proper grammar to end a sentence with at?
Yes. For example, What did she point at ? However, do not use 'at' with 'where.'
Is it proper grammar to end a sentence with the words thank you?
"Thank you." is considered a sentence in itself with the subject being the understood pronoun "I."
Is the sentence you know your staff are the best in the world proper grammar?
no, that is definitely not proper grammar.
Is it proper grammar to start a sentence with and?
No
Is it proper grammar to end a sentence with a number?
No, unfortunatly it's not proper grammar. Instead of saying, "I want five!", it would be more clear if you identified what the thing is you're counting. "I have five cookies!" would make more sense.
What is the proper grammar for she was much better than yesterday?
The proper grammar for that sentence is "She was much better than yesterday." This sentence is in the past tense and correctly compares her current state to how she was yesterday.
Is the sentence i wish you were as smart as they proper grammar?
No, the sentence "I wish you were as smart as they" is not proper grammar. It should be "I wish you were as smart as them" because "them" is the object pronoun used after the preposition "as."
Is the grammar of the sentence The house is not as cheap as he thought right?
Yes, "The house is not as cheap as he thought" is proper grammar.
Is it proper to end a sentence with the word from?
Ending a sentence with the word "from" generally sounds awkward and is not considered proper grammar in most cases. It is better to rephrase the sentence to avoid ending with a preposition like "from."
What is the proper grammar there have come a time or There has come a time?
The proper grammar is "There has come a time." "There" is the subject of the sentence and is singular, hence the correct verb form to use is "has" instead of "have."
Does the sentence 'Alberto knew a man who immigrated from Ireland' have correct grammar?
Yes. That sentence is proper as written.
