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Onur2695 Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

shortened question expression

Which is correct in general?

For what - What for ?
About what - What about?
and so on.

I mean in which order should I place the preposition and the question word?

I am not just talking about ''what'' ,all question words included.
  

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I am not just talking about what ,all question words included. The question is vague, so there is no simple single answer, but if the preposition precedes, it is generally more formal.

— Mister Micawber

  • I am not just talking about what ,all question words included.
  • The question is vague, so there is no simple single answer, but if the preposition precedes, it is generally more formal.
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onur2695I mean in which order should I place the preposition and the question word?I am not just talking about what ,all question words included.
The question is vague, so there is no simple single answer, but if the preposition precedes, it is generally more formal.
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onur2695For what - What for ?
It seems to me that "For what?" is mostly used when expressing regret about wasted effort.
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