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Victo Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Reason Why

The reason why he did it was that he needed the money.

'Why' would be redundant here.

Is the sentence okay as is?

Thanks.
  

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victo Is the sentence okay as is? Many native speakers use 'the reason why' instead of 'the reason (that)', and it is generally accepted, though some grammarians grouse about it.

— Mister Micawber

  • victo Is the sentence okay as is?
  • Many native speakers use 'the reason why' instead of 'the reason (that)', and it is generally accepted, though some grammarians grouse about it.
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victoIs the sentence okay as is?
Many native speakers use 'the reason why' instead of 'the reason (that)', and it is generally accepted, though some grammarians grouse about it.
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