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Mr. Tom Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

The use of "reason": Do you know the reason...

Hi

Are all of these sentences natural?

Do you know the reason why she left the party?
Do you know the reason she left the party for?
Do you know the reason for which she left the party?
Do you know the reason she left the party?

Thanks,

Tom
  

Top answer

Are all of these sentences natural? Do you know the reason why she left the party? Y es, but some will find 'he reason why' wrong or inelegant.

— Clive

  • Are all of these sentences natural?
  • Do you know the reason why she left the party?
  • Y es, but some will find 'he reason why' wrong or inelegant.
  • Do you know the reason she left the party for?
  • No Do you know the reason for which she left the party?
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Are all of these sentences natural?

Do you know the reason why she left the party? Yes, but some will find 'he reason why' wrong or inelegant.

Do you know the reason she left the party for? No
Do you know the reason for which she left the party?
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