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"Why did you ask" vs "Why did you asked"

The correct sentence is "Why did you ask," not "Why did you asked."


Last Updated: December 10, 2017

Why did you ask

This is correct

If someone asks you something and you want to know why they asked that question in particular, you can use this phrase.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I wasn't late for work today; why did you ask?
  • Why did you ask me to come?
  • I don't normally go to that club; why did you ask if I did?

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • why did you want to know

Why did you asked

This is not correct. Don't use this phrase.

The verb "ask" should not be in the past tense in this phrase.

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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • why did you ask

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