Why: Question words, wh-questions

Why: Question words is a simple topic. Why shows the reason or cause. However comparing why vs what for is interesting.

Why

Why are you reading? (What is the reason/cause?)

Why or for what reason, these two constructions intend to reveal reason or cause. What for as well as for what purpose, these two constructions ask about purpose or goal.

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one of the sources: wikipedia.org

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