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Joseph A Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Why

Hello

Are the words 'the reason' and 'why' optional in the following sentence?

_ My interest in IT was the reason why I applied for my new job.

I mean, is it correct to say:

1. My interest in IT was the reason I applied for my new job.

2. My interest in IT was why I applied for my new job.

Regards

JA

  

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Joseph A Are the words 'the reason' and 'why' optional in the following sentence? Yes, but don't omit both of them at the same time, of course. Joseph A is it correct to say: 1.

— CalifJim

  • Joseph A Are the words 'the reason' and 'why' optional in the following sentence?
  • Yes, but don't omit both of them at the same time, of course.
  • Joseph A is it correct to say: 1.
  • My interest in IT was the reason I applied for my new job.
  • 2.
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Joseph AAre the words 'the reason' and 'why' optional in the following sentence?

Yes, but don't omit both of them at the same time, of course.

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Yes, #1 and #2 are good.


the reason why is not great English.

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