prepositions at the end of interrogative structures

[Nalei]

Hi!

I've always had this doubt: in interrogative structures, prepositions are placed at the end. My question is "is this always like this?"

I mean, it sounds good to me whenever the question is short, but what about long questions? Which is the right position for the preposition?


She bought a T shirt for me.
Who did she buy a Tshirt for?

Sheila bought a cool Tshirt for Mark in London last Christmas.
Who did Sheila buy (for???)a new Tshirt (for???) in London last Christmas (for???)

 

[lauralie2]

Hello Nalei,

The preposition goes after the direct object, like this,

• Who did Sheila buy a new T-shirt for in London last Christmas?

 

[TheParser]

Hi!

I've always had this doubt: in interrogative structures, prepositions are placed at the end. My question is "is this always like this?"

I mean, it sounds good to me whenever the question is short, but what about long questions? Which is the right position for the preposition?


She bought a T shirt for me.
Who did she buy a Tshirt for?

Sheila bought a cool Tshirt for Mark in London last Christmas.
Who did Sheila buy (for???)a new Tshirt (for???) in London last Christmas (for???)

***** NOT A TEACHER *****


Nalei,


(1) Teacher Lauralie has given you an excellent answer. That is how

most native speakers in 2011 would say it.

(2) A few people, however, feel that "perfect" English

requires:

Whom did she buy a T-shirt for?

or even "better":

For whom did she buy a T-shirt?


***** NOT A TEACHER *****

 

[Nalei]

Oh, my God!
I thought it was a very very difficult matter, and you made it so clear to me!!!

Thank you very much, to all of you!!:up::up: