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Question
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 ______?
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Solution
Was it worth waiting for?
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