did you write the report? vs Have you written the report?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Did you write the report?' is used to ask if someone completed the action of writing the report in the past. 'Have you written the report?' is used to ask if someone has finished writing the report up to the present moment.

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did you write the report?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask if someone completed the action of writing the report in the past.

This phrase is used to inquire about the completion of writing the report in the past. It is suitable for asking if the report was written at a specific point in time.

Examples:

Did you write the report yesterday?
Did you write the report for the meeting?
Did you write the report as requested?
Did you write the report before the deadline?
Did you write the report on your own?

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Who made you write that report?
If you have all these doubts about me, why don't you write up a report?
The way that you help me write police reports?
I don't know, write a report?
I just have to write up a case report?
Under what rule or regulation did you write the letter?
Did you write the note for the police?
-Who did you write the song for?.
Judy, why did you write the letter?
Did you write the script, sweetie?
Did you write the Book of Prophecies?
You write the report this time.
- What Abed means is, did you write the code down anywhere?
- Why did you write the letter?
So, I guess the question is did you write the cadaver note?
Why would he write a report on vampires?
Did you write the note that said, "I'm scared, too"?
Tell me, did you write the song "I'll Never Smile Again"?
Did you write the ones about me?
Did you write the part about the ducks?

Alternatives:

Have you finished writing the report?
Have you completed the report?
Have you written up the report?
Have you concluded the report?
Have you wrapped up the report?

Have you written the report?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask if someone has finished writing the report up to the present moment.

This phrase is used to inquire about the completion of writing the report up to the present moment. It is suitable for asking if the report has been written by a certain time.

Examples:

Have you written the report yet?
Have you written the report for the project?
Have you written the report as required?
Have you written the report by the deadline?
Have you written the report completely?

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Have you written the proselytizing ending?
May I congratulate Mrs Lenz, and Mr Imbeni who have written reports to that effect?
My final comment is: thank you, rapporteurs who have written the reports.
I know very well that you have written the report.
Have you written the names for the choice of the guns? - Here's my card.
So, have you written the chapter where you take your girlfriend up to that empty bedroom at the party?
But I need to know, have you discussed this with anyone else since making the report?
Had I written the report as it stands today, what would I have had to offer in the compromise negotiations?
My conclusion is that Peter Teleborian has written the reports before he met Lisbeth Salander.
Mr President, I have written the report on the follow-up to the habitats directive and have, in the meantime, obtained the clear impression that many Member States really did not appreciate what commitments they were taking on when they adopted the directive.
Have you written a letter to your auntie lately?
Have you written a complaint about him?
Have you written down your claim for me?
And what have you written about yourself?
Have you written your own cookbook?
Does the EMEA have the report?
Is the Commission aware of the report?
Did the relevant governments fail to read the reports?
Is the Council familiar with the report?
What are the main points of the report?

Alternatives:

Did you write the report?
Have you finished writing the report?
Have you completed the report?
Have you written up the report?
Have you concluded the report?

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did you write the report? vs Have you written the report?