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Did you swim vs Did you swam

The correct phrase is 'did you swim?' as 'swim' is the base form of the verb used with 'did' in questions in the past simple tense. 'Did you swam?' is incorrect because 'swam' is the past simple form of the verb 'swim' and should not be used with 'did'.

Last updated: March 30, 2024

Did you swim

Correct. 'Swim' is the base form of the verb used with 'did' in questions in the past simple tense.

This phrase is used to ask someone if they swam in the past.

Examples:

  • Did you swim in the pool yesterday?
  • Did you swim across the lake last summer?

Alternatives:

  • Have you swum?
  • Have you been swimming?

Did you swam

Incorrect. 'Swam' is the past simple form of the verb 'swim' and should not be used with 'did'.

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