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Sometimes, a sentence can end with a preposition. Read the sentence given below. Was it worth waiting ______? - English

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Sometimes, a sentence can end with a preposition. Read the sentence given below.

The preposition ‘in’, ‘at’, and ‘for’ occur at the end of the sentence. This is acceptable in usage.

Was it worth waiting ______?

Fill in the Blanks

Solution

Was it worth waiting for?

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Chapter 2.1: The Queen of Boxing - Grammar- Prepositions [Page 45]

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Chapter 2.1 The Queen of Boxing
Grammar- Prepositions | Q 3. | Page 45

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