When to use Stranded PREPOSITIONS (placing prepositions at the end of a sentence)

The video tutorial explores the concept of stranded prepositions, which are prepositions left at the end of sentences or questions. It discusses how language has evolved to accept this structure, despite traditional rules against it. The tutorial provides examples of stranded prepositions in WH questions and relative clauses, emphasizing the importance of understanding their correct usage. It also distinguishes between prepositions and particles, offering insights into their roles in language.

What is a stranded preposition?

• A preposition that is omitted

• A preposition that starts a sentence

• A preposition left at the end of a sentence

• A preposition used in phrasal verbs

In the question 'Which university do you go to?', which word is the stranded preposition?

• Which

• University

• Do

• To

How do stranded prepositions occur in WH questions?

• By using a different preposition

• By moving the noun to the front

• By omitting the preposition

• By moving the preposition to the start

In the sentence 'That's the woman I was telling you about', which word is the stranded preposition?

• That's

• Woman

• Telling

• About

Which of the following is a formal alternative to 'Is that the employee who she came with?'

• Is that the employee she came with?

• Is that the employee with who she came?

• Is that the employee whom she came with?

• Is that the employee with whom she came?