Is this considered to be incorrect usage of a preposition? "Why did you do that for?"
A Anonymous Guest Sep 21, 2003 #1 Is this considered to be incorrect usage of a preposition? "Why did you do that for?"
T Tdol Editor, UsingEnglish.com Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Sep 21, 2003 #2 You should say What did you do that for? or Why did you do that? You don't need a preposition with 'why' here. ;-)
You should say What did you do that for? or Why did you do that? You don't need a preposition with 'why' here. ;-)
