Which one is correct?
"Did you start" or "Did u started"?

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Did you start

This phrase is correct in English. It uses the auxiliary verb "did" followed by the base form of the verb "start".

This phrase is used to ask someone if they initiated an action in the past.

Examples:

  • Did you start the project?
  • Did you start your homework?
  • Did you start the car?

Alternatives:

  • Have you started?
  • Have you begun?
  • Did you begin?

Did u started

This phrase is not correct in English. It combines the auxiliary verb "did" with the incorrect past tense form of the verb "started".

The correct phrase is "Did you start?". The verb "start" should be in the base form after the auxiliary verb "did". The incorrect phrase "Did u started?" uses the incorrect past tense form of the verb, which is not grammatically correct in English.

Last Updated: March 19, 2024

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