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    Where should the prepositions,generally speaking be placed?



    I don't know from where he comes .
    I don't know where he comes from.

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    Default Re: prepositions

    The end position is the natural place for most speakers. The first of your two sentences sounds very stilted.

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    Default Re: prepositions

    So both are correct, aren't they?

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    Default Re: prepositions

    Yes, but generally speaking (your own words) take 5jj's advice.

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