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Ejdaha Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

The meaning of "Why on the earth .. "

Hi everyone. What does the following sentence mean?

"Why on the earth you read that book?"

Is it correct? Should I use "Why on the earth" or it's something different? And what does it mean?
  

Top answer

That sentence is incorrect. You should say: Why on earth are you reading that book? Why on earth is basically a dramatic version of " why ".

— MrPernickety

  • That sentence is incorrect.
  • You should say: Why on earth are you reading that book?
  • Why on earth is basically a dramatic version of " why ".
  • Only it emphasizes your astonishment/surprise as to why the person in question chose to read that particular book, of all others.
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That sentence is incorrect.

You should say: Why on earth are you reading that book?

Why on earth is basically a dramatic version of "why". Only it emphasizes your astonishment/surprise as to why the person in question chose to read that particular book, of all others.
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THank you very much for your answer
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EjdahaShould I use "Why on the earth"
No! It doesn't mean anything!
EjdahaWhat does the following sentence mean? "Why on the earth on earth did you read that book?"
Did you really read that book? Are you crazy?

In other words, it expresses astonishment. The sp
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I think we should have more people in the world. Who is with me
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