Did you understand the question vs Do you understand the question

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Did you understand the question?' is typically used when referring to a past event, while 'Do you understand the question?' is used to inquire about the current understanding. The choice between the two depends on the timing of the question.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1672 views

Did you understand the question

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past event.

This phrase is used to ask if someone understood a question that was asked in the past.

Examples:

Did you understand the question I asked earlier?

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Mels, did you not understand the question?
Perhaps you didn't understand the question.
I believe you understand the question, my dear.
Mrs. Al Zahrani, do you understand the question?
I don't understand the question.
I do not yet understand the question.
This Officer Candidate doesn't understand the question, sir.
It's difficult to answer when one does not understand the question.
I don't understand the question.
I don't understand the question.
But the good pirate said not understand the question...
I do not understand the question, Mother.
I didn't even understand the questions.
Excuse me, but I did not fully understand the question.
I understand the question, but this is a very delicate period.
I don't understand the questions that the teacher asks.
I don't understand the questions that the teacher asks.
Mr President, I did not entirely understand the question.
I'm not sure I understand the question.
It's that she clearly does not understand the question.

Do you understand the question

This phrase is correct and commonly used to inquire about the current understanding.

This phrase is used to ask if someone currently understands a question.

Examples:

Do you understand the question I just explained?

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Mrs. Al Zahrani, do you understand the question?
Is that your answer or do you not understand the question?
If you don't understand the question, ask her to repeat it.
A lie detector doesn't work if you don't understand the questions.
You don't understand the questions that come with that.
I believe you understand the question, my dear.
I don't understand the question.
I do not yet understand the question.
This Officer Candidate doesn't understand the question, sir.
It's difficult to answer when one does not understand the question.
I don't understand the question.
I don't understand the question.
But the good pirate said not understand the question...
I do not understand the question, Mother.
I didn't even understand the questions.
Excuse me, but I did not fully understand the question.
I understand the question, but this is a very delicate period.
I don't understand the questions that the teacher asks.
I don't understand the questions that the teacher asks.
Mr President, I did not entirely understand the question.

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Did you understand the question vs Do you understand the question