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Explain why. vs Explain why?

"Explain why" and "explain why?" are both correct, but the contexts in which they are used are not the same. The first one is a statement, while the second one is a question. The choice between the two depends on whether you are making a statement or asking a question.
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This is a correct statement form used to indicate that an explanation is needed.

"Explain why."

This phrase is used to request an explanation or justification for something in the form of a statement.

Examples:

  • Please explain why you were late.
  • I don't understand. Can you explain why?
  • He asked me to explain why I made that decision.
  • The teacher told the students to explain why they chose that answer.
  • She couldn't explain why she was upset.
  • The phrase “explain why” doesn't necessarily move a question higher up Bloom's taxonomy. 1. One-Word Answers Are Simply Unacceptable. My friend Lisa Van Gemert ...
  • 1 day ago ... 401 votes, 25 comments. Can someone explain why I'm not winning every game? I mean, here's the proof I'm always the best player on my team ...
  • Sep 30, 2013 ... Please enter a commit message to explain why this merge is necessary, especially if it merges an updated upstream into a topic branch. I try to ...
  • Oct 25, 2014 ... "I don't have time to explain why I don't have time to explain." Except she JUST explained why she didn't have time ...
  • Nov 7, 2017 ... Why to explain why. One of the biggest reasons, employees get frustrated and disengage is that they don't understand the "why."
  • Explain why its failure · sun_amigo July 11, 2021, 10:32am 1. fn failed_borrow<'a>() { let _x = 12; let y: &'a i32 = &_x;. fn main() {
  • Jul 26, 2023 ... Can anyone explain why my series labels suddenly changed to white? ... Not the most intuitive change, and I can't seem to change it back.
  • A genius way to explain why dramatic experiences don't make a testimony. By Whitney Owens Hemsath October 21, 2024 03:50 PM MDT. Twitter · Pinterest · Email ...
  • Foster sisters explain why they haven't invested in AI. Amanda Silberling. 4:20 PM PDT · October 28, 2024. Image Credits:Kimberly White/Getty Images for ...
  • May 4, 2024 ... Can someone explain why the first layer of the prime tower on Cura 5.7 does not put a full layer down for better adhesion? · Recommended Posts ...

Alternatives:

  • Please explain the reason.
  • Can you clarify the cause?
  • Could you elaborate on the rationale?
  • Kindly provide an explanation.
  • I need to understand the justification.

This is a correct question form used to ask for an explanation.

"Explain why?"

This phrase is used to directly ask for an explanation or justification for something in the form of a question.

Examples:

  • Can you explain why you did that?
  • Explain why you think that's the best option.
  • Why did you make that choice? Explain why.
  • Could you explain why this is necessary?
  • Explain why you believe that.
  • The phrase “explain why” doesn't necessarily move a question higher up Bloom's taxonomy. 1. One-Word Answers Are Simply Unacceptable. My friend Lisa Van Gemert ...
  • 1 day ago ... 401 votes, 25 comments. Can someone explain why I'm not winning every game? I mean, here's the proof I'm always the best player on my team ...
  • Sep 30, 2013 ... Please enter a commit message to explain why this merge is necessary, especially if it merges an updated upstream into a topic branch. I try to ...
  • Oct 25, 2014 ... "I don't have time to explain why I don't have time to explain." Except she JUST explained why she didn't have time ...
  • Nov 7, 2017 ... Why to explain why. One of the biggest reasons, employees get frustrated and disengage is that they don't understand the "why."
  • Explain why its failure · sun_amigo July 11, 2021, 10:32am 1. fn failed_borrow<'a>() { let _x = 12; let y: &'a i32 = &_x;. fn main() {
  • Jul 26, 2023 ... Can anyone explain why my series labels suddenly changed to white? ... Not the most intuitive change, and I can't seem to change it back.
  • A genius way to explain why dramatic experiences don't make a testimony. By Whitney Owens Hemsath October 21, 2024 03:50 PM MDT. Twitter · Pinterest · Email ...
  • Foster sisters explain why they haven't invested in AI. Amanda Silberling. 4:20 PM PDT · October 28, 2024. Image Credits:Kimberly White/Getty Images for ...
  • May 4, 2024 ... Can someone explain why the first layer of the prime tower on Cura 5.7 does not put a full layer down for better adhesion? · Recommended Posts ...

Alternatives:

  • Why is that the case?
  • What is the reason behind that?
  • Could you tell me why?
  • I'm curious about the reason.
  • Can you shed light on the rationale?

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