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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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So, what do I do when I want to put(why didn't you tell me)into formal writing without using the contracted version? I have to say: Why DID you NOT tell me.
  

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Anonymous Why DID you NOT tell me.
Yes.
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Why did you not tell me?


Yes.

These also work in formal writing:

Why did you not notify me?
Why did you not inform me?
Why did you not apprise me of this matter?
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Hi,

Why didn't you tell me?

Why did you not tell me?

Both are good and mean the same. Also, both can be used in writing. Perhaps the second one would

be considered slightly more formal by some people because it is not contracted.

Regards
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RegardsBoth are good and mean the same.
I know.
RegardsAlso, both can be used in writing. Perhaps the second one wouldbe considered slightly more formal by some people because it is not contracted.
I tend not to use contracted versions in formal writing.

Thank you all! Have a nice day!
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