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Why did she do that? vs Why'd she do that?

Both "Why did she do that?" and "Why'd she do that?" are correct, but the second one is very informal and conversational. The contraction "Why'd" is commonly used in spoken English, while "Why did" is more appropriate in writing.
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Last updated: December 12, 2024 • 9747 views

Why did she do that?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This is the full form of the question asking for the reason behind someone's action. It is suitable for both spoken and written English.
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  • Sep 30, 2021 ... 'Did' in this sentence. "Why did she do that?" 'Would' is not at all likely, although not impossible.
  • Mar 2, 2016 ... Why did she do that? It is a simple question asking others or oneself why she had done that. Just a analysis of why she did that. This is like ...
  • Nov 27, 2011 ... Did you ever read about a character making a decision or taking an action and wondered “Why did she do that?” For example, why does the girl ...
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  • Oct 8, 2014 ... The first time Cage saves Rita, he gets shot in the chest. At that time, Rita takes away the battery from his Armour suit. Why did she do that?

Alternatives:

  • Why did she do that?
  • What made her do that?
  • What was the reason for her doing that?
  • What caused her to do that?
  • What motivated her to do that?

Why'd she do that?

This phrase is correct but more informal and conversational.

This is a contraction of "Why did she do that?" and is commonly used in spoken English. It is suitable for informal conversations.
  • Nov 27, 2011 ... Why'd She Do That? Did you ever read about a character making a decision or taking an action and wondered “Why did she do that?” For example ...
  • Sep 30, 2021 ... Her name 's Fluffy. A: Can I hold her? B: Of course! A: ouch! Why'd she do that? " Thanks in ...
  • Jun 13, 2016 ...Why'd she do that?” Aliza exclaimed. Behavior like punching is usually labeled as aggression in people with Alzheimer's. If it happens more ...
  • Jun 12, 2023 ... Not odd, more like why'd she do that for?, maybe cuz she wanted to change it so it doesn't traumatize her more then she missed how it use to ...
  • Oct 22, 2024 ... Great for Allred! Discussing abortion rights. If KDH doesn't win, I'm sure will go in the 'ugh why'd she do that' bucket though.
  • Jan 6, 2023 ... I thought Georgia said she'd kill for Ginny, no one else really. So why'd she do that for Cynthia? Upvote 1. Downvote Reply reply. Award
  • Apr 6, 2012 ... Why'd she do that in the first place? And as I braised onions and boiled beans and defrosted beef bone broth and dried bread for breadcrumbs ...
  • Jan 5, 2024 ... Why'd she do that?
  • "Why'd she do that?" The boy asked. There was a long silence before the man began to turn. +. "Come, no looking back now." Rhea almost felt bad for the man ...
  • Apr 29, 2017 ... Why'd she do that? I can only imagine what was going through Ru's head while she had to sit through the entire unedited version of that ...

Alternatives:

  • Why did she do that?
  • What made her do that?
  • What was the reason for her doing that?
  • What caused her to do that?
  • What motivated her to do that?

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