What for? = why?

[naif]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #61 "Chit Chat: In the supermarket", question 9

Employee: It's Thursday of course. What do you want to know .........?

(a) to
(b) at
(c) up
(d) for

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #61 "Chit Chat: In the supermarket", answer 9

Employee: It's Thursday of course. What do you want to know for?

Correct answer: (d) for
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It's Thursday of course. What do you want to know .........?

naif

[Mister Micawber]

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What do you want to know for? = Why do you want to know?
What for? = why?
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's

[The Proudest Grandfather]

Dear all,

"It's Thursday of course.What do you want to know for? "

Could it be "It's Thursday of course.What do you want to know it for?" as well in this context?

Thank you in advance.

The Proudest Grandfather

[Mister Micawber]

Not 'it', but 'that' would be a natural alternative.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's

[The Proudest Grandfather]

Thank you very much for your clarification.

The Proudest Grandfather