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77 [seventy-seven] giving reasons 3

Why aren’t you eating the cake	Why aren’t you eating the cake?
I must lose weight.	I must lose weight.
I’m not eating it because I must lose weight.	I’m not eating it because I must lose weight.
Why aren’t you drinking the beer	Why aren’t you drinking the beer?
I have to drive.	I have to drive.
I’m not drinking it because I have to drive.	I’m not drinking it because I have to drive.
Why aren’t you drinking the coffee	Why aren’t you drinking the coffee?
It is cold.	It is cold.
I’m not drinking it because it is cold.	I’m not drinking it because it is cold.
Why aren’t you drinking the tea	Why aren’t you drinking the tea?
I have no sugar.	I have no sugar.
I’m not drinking it because I don’t have any sugar.	I’m not drinking it because I don’t have any sugar.
Why aren’t you eating the soup	Why aren’t you eating the soup?
I didn’t order it.	I didn’t order it.
I’m not eating it because I didn’t order it.	I’m not eating it because I didn’t order it.
Why don’t you eat the meat	Why don’t you eat the meat?
I am a vegetarian.	I am a vegetarian.
I’m not eating it because I am a vegetarian.	I’m not eating it because I am a vegetarian.

One language, many varieties

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