Meaning
for that reason; used to introduce an explanation or consequence
Primary Function
explanatory consequence opener
Communicative Purpose
directly links a cause to a result or a problem to a solution
Pattern
That is why
Core Structure
That is why
Função primária
explanatory consequence opener
Propósito comunicativo
directly links a cause to a result or a problem to a solution
Situações de gatilho
everyday, professional, academic
Contextos
all domains
Padrão
That is why
Estrutura central
That is why
Slots de substituição
"That" can be "This"; "why" can be "the reason"
Colocados típicos
- we must
- I believe
- it is important
Substituições comuns
- This is the reason
- Hence
- Therefore
Erros comuns
using "That's because" (meaning: the reason is something else); "That's why because" (redundant)
Similar / contraste
That's because (for direct cause)
Interferências
L2 might confuse "That's why" with "That's because"
Família do chunk
- reason-result openers
Nuance
straightforward connective, very common
Efeito pragmático
ensures clarity of reasoning
Dica de memória
that's why = this is the reason for
Nota
This chunk is used to clearly link a cause with its result or a problem with its solution. It is a common and straightforward way to introduce explanations or consequences in both formal and informal contexts.
Upgrade path
from "So" → "Therefore" → "That is why"
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