A previous question (What part of speech is 'why' ?) asked what function 'why' was playing when it is used with a verb.
But 'why' can be used without a verb.
Why the sad face ?
So what is it doing when it is all on its own ?
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Sign up to join this communityA previous question (What part of speech is 'why' ?) asked what function 'why' was playing when it is used with a verb.
But 'why' can be used without a verb.
Why the sad face ?
So what is it doing when it is all on its own ?