Word: Wherefore
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: For what reason or purpose.
Synonyms: Why, for what reason, for what purpose
Antonyms: Therefore, hence
Example 1: The detective asked, "Wherefore did you choose to run away instead of staying?"
Example 2: In her letter, she wrote, "I wonder wherefore you have not replied yet."
Example 3: The children asked their teacher, "Wherefore is the sky blue?"
Did you know that "wherefore" often gets misunderstood? Many people think it means "where," but it actually means "why." This confusion comes from its use in Shakespeare's plays!
"Wherefore art thou Romeo?" - William Shakespeare, from Romeo and Juliet.
1. What does "wherefore" mean?
a) Where
b) When
c) For what reason
d) How
Answer: c) For what reason
2. Which of these is a synonym of "wherefore"?
a) How
b) Why
c) When
d) Who
Answer: b) Why
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "wherefore"?
a) Therefore
b) Often
c) Seldom
d) Anywhere
Answer: a) Therefore
4. Which sentence uses "wherefore" correctly?
a) Wherefore are we going today?
b) I understand wherefore you are upset.
c) She asked, "Wherefore is the cat?"
d) They wondered wherefore the sun shines.
Answer: b) I understand wherefore you are upset.
5. Which idiom includes the word "wherefore"?
a) Wherefore art thou
b) Nowhere to be found
c) Out of the blue
d) Like a fish out of water
Answer: a) Wherefore art thou
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