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Makiasan Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary

Why or Why not?

A) I don't read books.
B) Why?
C) Why not?

Are there any difference between "why" and "why not" in the above conversation?
If you think the person A should read books, or if you are surprised he doesn't read, would you say "why not?"?

Thank you.
  

Top answer

"Why not" is more usual and precise. "Why" is almost the same as "why not" but it can express surprise too.

— Teechr

  • "Why not" is more usual and precise.
  • "Why" is almost the same as "why not" but it can express surprise too.
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"Why not" is more usual and precise.
"Why" is almost the same as "why not" but it can express surprise too.
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Thank you very much, teechr!

Maki
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