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Guyper Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Correct phrases

1. "I would like to know for what reason they're not coming"
2. "I would like to know what reason they're not coming"
3. "I would like to know what reason they're not coming for"

Hi, how many of them are correct?

Thank you
  

Top answer

I accept 1. and 3. but not the 2.

— Anonymous

  • I accept 1.
  • and 3.
  • but not the 2.
  • To be logical you need the whole prepositional phrase here: for what reason .
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I accept 1. and 3. but not the 2. To be logical you need the whole prepositional phrase here: for what reason.
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The best way to say this would be: "I would like to know why they are not coming."
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Guyperhow many of them are correct?
Two.

But they're all somewhat unidiomatic.

Use this: I would like to know why they're not coming.

CJ
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First one is most suitable to ask for.
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