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the reason why I chose vs the reason I chose

Both phrases are correct, but "the reason I chose" is more concise and commonly used in English. It's a more straightforward and succinct way to convey the concept without extraneous wording.
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Last updated: August 26, 2024

the reason why I chose

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is grammatically correct but less commonly used. It adds an extra word ("why") that is not necessary for conveying the meaning.
  • This does not bode well and it is also the reason why I chose to abstain in the vote on this report.
  • And there's a lot of reasons why I chose sheep.
  • I mean, the reason I chose my job is to make a difference.
  • I also think it is important to recall the reasons why Greenland chose to leave.
  • You know, it's part of the reason I chose you for this assignment.
  • Professor Holland was the main reason I chose Wheeler over other schools.
  • But the reason that I chose you is because you're the kind of guy who can only think of helping his friend right now.
  • If that was the reason why he chose me...
  • Your sense of loyalty Was one of the reasons why we chose you.
  • But there's a reason I chose to make it that way.
  • There's a reason I chose Panama - there's no extradition laws.
  • It is for this reason I chose to abstain on budget 2011.
  • And I knew there was a reason why she chose you over me.
  • There's a reason I chose Greg and Leslie, okay?
  • It uploads a picture, and the reason why it chose that cake for you, to our Facebook page and to Twitter.
  • The reason why France chose this option is that the Community institutions are not always able, at this point in time, to ensure real traceability of food products.
  • That's also the reason we chose Jeron over the first and second ranked corporations.
  • The reason why we chose not to reject the agreement with Senegal but instead to demand a mid-term review is that, amongst other things, the agreement has already come into force.
  • I was interested in whether there was any reason you chose that combination.
  • The sole reason why HSW chose HSW-Zakład Zespołów Mechanicznych as a supplier was its geographical proximity.

Alternatives:

  • the reason I chose
  • why I chose

the reason I chose

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the more concise and commonly used form to express the reason for making a choice.
  • I mean, the reason I chose my job is to make a difference.
  • You know, it's part of the reason I chose you for this assignment.
  • Professor Holland was the main reason I chose Wheeler over other schools.
  • But the reason that I chose you is because you're the kind of guy who can only think of helping his friend right now.
  • This does not bode well and it is also the reason why I chose to abstain in the vote on this report.
  • For the reasons listed above, I chose to abstain during the vote.
  • But there's a reason I chose to make it that way.
  • There's a reason I chose Panama - there's no extradition laws.
  • It is for this reason I chose to abstain on budget 2011.
  • There's a reason I chose Greg and Leslie, okay?
  • And there's a lot of reasons why I chose sheep.
  • I also think it is important to recall the reasons why Greenland chose to leave.
  • That's also the reason we chose Jeron over the first and second ranked corporations.
  • I was interested in whether there was any reason you chose that combination.
  • If that was the reason why he chose me...
  • Your sense of loyalty Was one of the reasons why we chose you.
  • And I knew there was a reason why she chose you over me.
  • I chose Antony for the reason he is recognized everywhere...
  • It uploads a picture, and the reason why it chose that cake for you, to our Facebook page and to Twitter.
  • The reason why France chose this option is that the Community institutions are not always able, at this point in time, to ensure real traceability of food products.

Alternatives:

  • the reason I chose
  • why I chose

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