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Teal lime Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

That's the reason why & That's why

Is it correct to say that in "that's the reason why....." the word "reason" can be dropped (It's redundant) and "that's why....." is better grammar?

If not, when should I use each of them?

Would you please give me a couple of examples?

Thank you.

  

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Although there is redundancy and some English mavens criticise using "reason why," it is very commonly used. hardm=1&t=0&l=0&p=3&q=%22reason+why%22 has over nine thousand examples. Here is one.

  • Although there is redundancy and some English mavens criticise using "reason why," it is very commonly used.
  • hardm=1&t=0&l=0&p=3&q=%22reason+why%22 has over nine thousand examples.
  • Here is one.
  • Cancellation insurance is the main reason why people buy travel insurance today.
  • Cancellation insurance is the main reason that people buy travel insurance today.
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Although there is redundancy and some English mavens criticise using "reason why," it is very commonly used.

https://fraze.it/n_search.jsp?hardm=1&t=0&l=0&p=3&q=%22reason+why%22has over nine thousand examples. Here is one.

Cancellation insurance is the main reason

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teal lime

Is it correct to say that in "that's the reason why....." the word "reason" can be dropped (It's redundant) and "that's why....." is better grammar?

If not, when should I use each of them? Would you please give me a couple of examples?


Yes, "the reason" can be dropped, though it's not a matter of redundancy or bette

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