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    Yueehs Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 16, 2011, 07:12 AM
    Using preposition in the end of sentence
    Hi,

    I would like to know if these 2 sentences are correct:

    1. The acid will destroy anything it in contact with.

    2. The acid will destroy anything contact with it.



    Thanks
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    Apr 16, 2011, 07:23 AM

    Neither one are correct. Can you try again?
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    Apr 17, 2011, 08:42 AM
    What about these:

    1. The acid will destroy whatever it is in contact with.
    2. The acid will destroy whatever is in contact with it.



    Thanks.
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    Apr 17, 2011, 08:46 AM

    Hello Y:

    Your sentence is finally correct, but it doesn't now, nor did it before, end in a preposition.

    excon
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