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I work on wards for the NHS. how do I ask the question to find out the reason when the bay or Ward is closed for various reasons in order to minimise the spread of the infection?

I am confused whether to use for or with?

Obviously, I can ask- why the bay/ Ward is closed?

Are there any more natural ways to ask the same question?

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CalifJim · Accepted Answer

JigneshbharatiI work on wards for the NHS. How do I ask the question to find out the reason when the bay or ward is closed for various reasons in order to minimise the spread of the infection?

If the bay is closed to minimize the spread of infection, there is no need for you to find out the reason the bay is closed. You've already said what the reason is. The reason is to minimize the spread of infection. (I think there's something wrong with your question.)

JigneshbharatiI am confused whether to use ~~for or with?~~ "for" or "with".

You are stating that you are confused; you are not asking us whether you're confused. Therefore, you need a period at the end, not a question mark.

It's not clear where you want to put the "for" or the "with". We say that we do things for a reason, not with a reason, if that's what you're asking.

JigneshbharatiObviously, I can ask- why the bay/ Ward is closed?

No, you should not do that. Remember that you must invert subject (bay) and verb (is) when asking a question in English. You can't just ask "Why the bay is closed?" You have to ask "Why is the bay closed?" Do you see the difference?

JigneshbharatiAre there any more natural ways to ask the same question?

No. Just ask "Why is the bay/ward closed?" (You don't need "for" or "with".)

CJ

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