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"Please explain why." vs "Please explain why?"

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The first phrase, 'please explain why?', is a direct question asking for an explanation. The second phrase, 'please explain why.', is a polite request for an explanation. The presence or absence of the question mark changes the tone of the sentence.

Last Updated: March 26, 2024

Please explain why.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to politely request an explanation.

This phrase is used to politely ask someone to provide an explanation for something.

Examples:

  • Please explain why you made that decision.
  • Could you please explain why you are late?
  • Please explain why you think that.
  • I'm not sure what happened. Please explain why.
  • Please explain why you chose that option.

Alternatives:

  • Please explain why
  • Could you explain why
  • Would you mind explaining why
  • Could you clarify why
  • Can you shed some light on why

Please explain why?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask for an explanation.

This phrase is used when directly asking someone to provide an explanation for something.

Examples:

  • Can you please explain why?
  • I don't understand. Please explain why?
  • Please explain why you made that decision.
  • Could you please explain why you are late?
  • Please explain why you think that.

Alternatives:

  • Can you explain why?
  • Could you explain why?
  • Would you mind explaining why?
  • Could you clarify why?
  • Can you shed some light on why?

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