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A1 · Word order

Asking why: om wat and waarom

Questions about the reason for something.

  1. What is this for?
  2. Why is the shop closed?
  3. What is the bag for?
  4. Why do you work so much?
  5. What is this machine for?
  6. Why is she laughing?
  7. What is the bread for?
  8. Why are you coming along?
  9. What is this key for?
  10. Why does he live here?
  11. What is the meeting for?
  12. Why are the children laughing?