Word: Why
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: Used to ask or talk about the reason or purpose for something.
Synonyms: How come, for what reason, for what cause
Antonyms: Therefore, hence (used in contrast when giving reasons instead of asking)
Example 1: Why are you late to class today?
Example 2: I don't understand why she's upset.
Example 3: He asked why they had canceled the trip.
The word "why" comes from Old English *hw*, a form of *hwt* meaning "what." It has been used for centuries to express curiosity, reasoning, and questioning.
"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how." Friedrich Nietzsche
1. What does "why" mean?
a) A place
b) A question about time
c) A question about reason or purpose
d) A type of person
Answer: c) A question about reason or purpose
2. Which of these is a synonym of "why"?
a) When
b) How come
c) Because
d) Where
Answer: b) How come
3. Which of the following is an idiom with "why"?
a) Why go there?
b) Why on earth
c) Why not
d) Why be sad
Answer: b) Why on earth
4. Which sentence uses "why" correctly?
a) Why you are late?
b) He knows why.
c) Why is he happy the?
d) The why is important.
Answer: b) He knows why.
5. What does the idiom "Why on earth" express?
a) Happiness
b) Surprise or disbelief
c) Sadness
d) Joy
Answer: b) Surprise or disbelief
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