Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
How become
Can you use "how become" to substitute why in a sentance?
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Hi, Can you use "how become" to substitute why in a sentance? No. You are thinking of the expression 'how come'.
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Hi,
Can you use "how become" to substitute why in a sentance?
No. You are thinking of the expression 'how come'. This is considered informal, and rather substandard.
eg Why did you do that?
eg How come you did that?
Best wishes, Clive
Can you use "how become" to substitute why in a sentance?
No. You are thinking of the expression 'how come'. This is considered informal, and rather substandard.
eg Why did you do that?
eg How come you did that?
Best wishes, Clive
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