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did you try to call me vs did you tried to call me

The correct sentence is "Did you try to call me?" The verb "try" should be in the base form after the auxiliary verb "did." "Did you tried to call me?" uses the incorrect past tense form of the verb.
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Explained by Michele A.
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Last updated: August 18, 2024

did you try to call me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the correct way to ask someone if they attempted to call you in the past. The verb "try" is in the base form after the auxiliary verb "did."

Examples:

  • Did you try to call me before I left?
  • Did you try to call me yesterday?
  • Did you try to call me when you couldn't reach me?
  • Did you try to call me after the meeting?
  • Did you try to call me during the weekend?

did you tried to call me

This phrase is incorrect in English. The verb "tried" is the past tense form, which is not used after the auxiliary verb "did."

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