In this article we will look at how not to make a mistake when choosing how to write - "why not" or "no reason" in Russian. To correctly disclose this topic, first you need to determine which part of speech in a particular case refers to a word or phrase.
“There is no need” - an adverb that needs to be written together. But the phrase with the pronoun “for nothing” must be written separately - in this case there is a negative particle “not” and the pretext “for”.
Thus, in order to understand, write together or separately a word, it is enough to determine which part of speech in a particular sentence it refers to and recall the above rule.
Definition of a part of speech “no reason”
Vasya does not need to go that way.
In this example, the word “no reason” is used, which together with “go” makes up the predicate group and can be interpreted as “no need”, “no need”, “no need”. This word cannot be changed in any way. In accordance with the given grammatical signs, it becomes clear that we have an adverb that acts as a predicate.
When is “no reason” written together?
This word is formed by merging the negative prefix "not-" and the cognate pronoun adverb "why" - there is no need.
Therefore, it is not so difficult to make the right choice - for nothing or no reason. The rule says that if this is an adverb, then the word should be written together.
Example:
You do not need to return home at such a late time.
Understanding when there is nothing to write about or no reason to do is still very simple if you try to ask the question “why?”. The adverb “no reason” always answers the question “why?”.
Example:
I don’t have to carry a lot of money with me. (Why should I carry a lot of money with me? - no reason)
When is “nothing” written separately?
To understand when it is necessary to write an expression separately, it is necessary in the context to distinguish our adverb from the pronoun "what", set in the instrumental case and having a preposition.
Example:
In the desert there is nothing to hide from open sunlight.
In this case, the word form “for nothing” is easily replaced by the meaning of “nothing” (take refuge). According to the rule, this pronoun should be written separately with the particle “not” and the previous preposition.
Example:
The soldiers have nothing to hide from the bullets of the enemy.
Thus, it can be understood that the word is written separately when there is a particle “not” and a separate pretext “for”. And then the pronoun “what” stands separately, which means “something located behind something”.
When does it say "why not"?
There are cases when the "why" is written together. According to the “no reason” or “why not” rule, the need for such spelling arises when we have the adverb “why” and the negative particle “not”.
Example:
- Why are you painting this wall?
“Not why, but why.” Because teenagers painted it.
Here, “why” in an interrogative sentence can be replaced by “why”, “because of what”, “for what reason”. Also, as a test, you can insert the word between the parts "not" and "why": "Do not ask me why I am doing this."
Remember these easy rules when controversial situations arise when writing “no reason” or “no reason” or “no reason”. Also ask verification questions in context, and then you can quickly find the right answer!