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Ajay_dep721 Posted 16 years ago
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what is the different between "why" and " what...for"
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"Why" can introduce a question. "
- "Why" can introduce a question.
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"Why" can introduce a question. "Why did you leave the party so early?"
Both "Why?" and "What for?" can stand alone, following a statement by another speaker:
"I cut up my credit cards!"
"What for?" (For what reason?)
Do not say, "What for are you leaving so early?"
Both "Why?" and "What for?" can stand alone, following a statement by another speaker:
"I cut up my credit cards!"
"What for?" (For what reason?)
Do not say, "What for are you leaving so early?"
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