Word: Why
Part of Speech: Adverb / Conjunction / Interjection
Meaning: Used to ask for reason or purpose; also used to express surprise or emphasis.
Synonyms: How come, for what reason, on what account
Antonyms: Therefore, thus, hence (in logical usage)
Example 1: Why are you late to class today?
Example 2: She didn't explain why she was upset.
Example 3: Why, that's an amazing idea!
The word "why" dates back to Old English *hw*, which is related to *how* and *who*. It has been used in interrogative sentences for centuries and also serves as an exclamation in informal speech.
"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how." Friedrich Nietzsche
1. What is the main function of the word "why"?
a) To describe objects
b) To ask for a reason
c) To give instructions
d) To show location
Answer: b) To ask for a reason
2. Which of the following is a synonym of "why"?
a) Therefore
b) How come
c) Here
d) Because
Answer: b) How come
3. In which sentence is "why" used as an interjection?
a) Why is she crying?
b) I don't know why he left.
c) Why, it's good to see you here!
d) She didn't say why.
Answer: c) Why, it's good to see you here!
4. Which sentence uses "why" to ask for a reason?
a) Why, he's so generous!
b) Why is the sky blue?
c) She said why she didn't come.
d) Why not!
Answer: b) Why is the sky blue?
5. What does the phrase "why not?" usually express?
a) Rejection
b) Surprise
c) Agreement or suggestion
d) Confusion
Answer: c) Agreement or suggestion
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