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Tips for "Why" Questions - Coggle Diagram
Tips for "Why" Questions
Related to Cause and Effect
Because
so (so that)
in order to
for
due to
since
Example: Why did Mom say to brush your teeth?
Clearly Stated
Mom said, "Brush your teeth so you don't get cavities."
Implied
When I didn't want to brush my teeth, Mom said, "You don't want to get cavities, do you?"
Answer: So you don't get cavities.
Example: Why did he feel sick at bedtime?
Clearly Stated
He felt sick because he had spent the whole day watching TV and the lack of activity made him feel ill.
Implied
Even though he'd spent the whole day watching TV and didn't have enough activity, he wasn't sure why he felt sick.
Answer: He felt sick because he had watched TV all day instead of being active.