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did you speak vs Did you spoke

The correct phrase is 'did you speak?' The verb 'speak' should be in the base form after 'did' in a question or negative sentence. 'Did you spoke?' is incorrect because 'spoke' is the past tense form of 'speak' and should not be used after 'did.'

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 1370 views

did you speak

This phrase is correct. 'Speak' is the base form of the verb that should follow 'did' in a question or negative sentence.

This phrase is used to ask someone if they spoke in the past. It is the correct form for questions in the past simple tense.

Examples:

  • Did you speak to him yesterday?
  • Did you speak with her on the phone?
  • - Why did you speak with my sister?
  • So did you speak to Lauren?
  • Who did you speak to at the archdiocese?
  • Detective, did you speak with Trey Wagner four weeks ago?
  • And did you speak to the Queen?
  • When did you speak to the police?
  • So did you speak to Sister about Thursday?
  • Why did you speak to His Grace?
  • Well, did you speak to Gouard?
  • Why did you speak to me on that first day?
  • Why did you speak to me on that first day?
  • Father, did you speak to my guards the night that Bash left?
  • -What nun did you speak to?
  • - Why did you speak to him again?
  • Who did you speak to in my office?
  • For example, did you speak with Sancho on the phone?
  • What did you speak to Robert Logan about?
  • And who at the S.E.C. did you speak to?
  • Why did you speak out, when there was no need?
  • I just asked you, did you speak to these fleece strays?

Alternatives:

  • Have you spoken?
  • Have you spoken to him before?

Did you spoke

This phrase is incorrect. 'Spoke' is the past tense form of 'speak' and should not be used after 'did.'

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