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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Reason why
I have seen both 'reason' and 'reason why' as in 'that's the reason why this happened' or 'that's the reason this happened' etc.
Which is right - reason or reason why? Some people say 'why' is redundant, others say it's necessary.
Thank you.
Which is right - reason or reason why? Some people say 'why' is redundant, others say it's necessary.
Thank you.
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Hi, I know some people say it's optional. If someone says it is necessary, they are wrong. Clive
- Hi, I know some people say it's optional.
- If someone says it is necessary, they are wrong.
- Clive
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Hi,
I know some people say it's optional.
If someone says it is necessary, they are wrong.
Clive
I know some people say it's optional.
If someone says it is necessary, they are wrong.
Clive
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Thanks, Clive. So I take it they're both okay, but which do you think sounds more professional, especially in the written form?
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PhilipThe reason she is crying is [that] she has been hurt.I prefer: She is crying because she has been hurt.
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