Merriam-Webster Declaration on English Sentences Ending with Prepositions

SOURCE npr.org
NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews John McWhorter, a linguist and New York Times columnist, about Merriam-Webster's declaration on ending English sentences with prepositions.

Key Points

  • Merriam-Webster's stance on ending English sentences with prepositions
  • Interview with John McWhorter, a linguist and New York Times columnist

Pros

  • Clarifies the use of prepositions at the end of English sentences

Cons

  • May lead to confusion for some individuals