WHY? – REASON

5: WHY? – REASON
Pattern 1: (Simple present)
Why do you succeed?
_ I succeed due to working hard.
Why does he study English?
_ He studies English because he wants to go to America.
Pattern 2: (Simple past)
Why did you go to school late?
_ I went to school late due to the rain.
Why did he kiss her?
_ He kissed her because she bought a new car for him

How to answer “WHY”:
a. Use a preposition + an NF (Adverb Phrase)
I stay home due the rain
I succeeded thanks to my parents
b. Use a conjunction + a clause (Averb Clause)
I stay home because it rains
I succeed because my parents helped me.
c. Or use another verb.
Why do you stay home?
_ I have to learn my lesson.
Why did you succeed?
_ My parents helped me.

Why do you stay at home today? Due to the bad weather Since the weather is bad
Why does she fail the exam? Because of her laziness Because she is lazy
Why does he take medicine? Owing to his bad health Because his health is bad
Why does he have a good job? Thanks to their help As they help him
Why does she make a big cake? Because of her birthday Since today is her birthday
Why does he understand it? Owing to his teacher As his teacher teaches him
Why does he buy a new car? Thanks to your money Because you lend him some money.
Why doesn’t he know that news? Due to his absence Since he is absent today
Why does she speak English well? Thanks to her effort Because she tries a lot
Why does she succeed? Because of her patience As she is very patient