Is it wrong when I say: 'It is the reason why I tell you the secret'?
Is it redundant to use 'why ' after 'reason' ?
then, 'It is the reason I tell you the secret'
which is better? (as well as 'the place where...', 'the time when...')
Thanks!
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Is it wrong when I say: 'It is the reason why I tell you the secret'?
Is it redundant to use 'why ' after 'reason' ?
then, 'It is the reason I tell you the secret'
which is better? (as well as 'the place where...', 'the time when...')
Thanks!
Hi, trueheart.:-D
You've made a good point. I'm interested.
Let's wait for native speakers to reply.
Hi,Quote:
Originally Posted by trueheart_205
IMO, it's correct. Only, as a personal choice, I would say "This/that is the reason why".
Using "why" after "reason" sounds a bit redundant, but it may fit the context better than omitting it.
charliedeut
Thanks so much for your help. Now you make me more sure. Because I have just had a big argument with my roommates on this problem.
Others might shed more light on this matter.Quote:
Originally Posted by trueheart_205
Let's wait. It's really an interesting topic for me.:-D
My guess would also be it's redundant, which seems to be why those relative adverbs tend to be replaced by 'that'.
Hi,
I have just found some links that have similar questions.
Reason Why « Pain in the English
phrases - "Have some reason you" or "Have some reason why you" - English Language and Usage
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/ju...mlins-julu-25/
http://community.write.com/topic/785...why-redundant/
Hope it help!
P.S: Not a teacher
It's redundant and, while not ungrammatical, generally considered to be poor style. I suggest you rewrite.