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what to do ? vs why to do ?

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. 'What to do?' is a common question asking for instructions or guidance on a specific action. 'Why to do?' is not a standard question in English, as 'why' is typically followed by a verb to inquire about the reason or purpose behind an action.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 631 views

what to do ?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask for guidance or instructions on a specific action.

This phrase is used to ask for advice or instructions on how to proceed in a particular situation.

Examples:

  • What to do if the power goes out?
  • I'm lost, what should I do?
  • Does anybody know what to do?
  • You tell these men and Senator Paine what to do?
  • You telling me what to do?
  • Okay, but how do I know what to do?
  • Listen, you know what to do? LOIS:
  • You know what to do? .
  • Why is Jane telling everyone what to do?
  • Since when has Edmund Maltravers told this family what to do?
  • Voices telling you what to do?
  • Telling Mr Carson what to do?
  • Telling Mr Carson what to do?
  • Can you tell me what to do?
  • Why do you think I know what to do?
  • And who tells him what to do?
  • Just because you're telling me what to do?
  • Tell Big Jim Rennie what to do?
  • Won't you just tell me what to do?
  • you like being told what to do?
  • Who are you, telling people what to do?
  • Must I always tell you what to do?

why to do ?

This phrase is not a standard question in English. 'Why' is typically followed by a verb to inquire about the reason or purpose behind an action.

  • Why we do this to ourselves?
  • You do understand why we need to do this?
  • Dimmy, why you do this to me?
  • I can't decide what to do Why?
  • Jay, why do this to yourself?
  • Honey, why you got to do that?
  • You do understand why we need to do this?
  • Is that why you agreed to do this?
  • Then I thought, Why do that to her?
  • But if the future is written, then why bother to do anything?
  • You see that's why I had to do it?
  • Why does it matter why I want to do it?
  • Do you know why somebodywould want to do that?
  • Jane wanted a baby, but I thought, "why do that to somebody?"
  • Is that why you want to do this?
  • Do you want to help your mom and dad understand why you want to do this?
  • How did you do? - I found a raccoon.
  • How do you do? Harold Levinson.
  • How do you do? - Igor isn't impolite.
  • Besides, what can I do? I need help.

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