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do you happen to know vs do you happened to know

The correct phrase is 'do you happen to know.' It's commonly used in English to politely ask if someone knows something. 'Happen' is used in the present tense, so it should be 'happen' instead of 'happened.'
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do you happen to know

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'do you happen to know' to politely ask if someone knows something. It is a common phrase used in everyday conversations.

Examples:

  • Do you happen to know where the nearest gas station is?
  • Do you happen to know what time the meeting starts?
  • Do you happen to know if the store is still open?
  • Do you happen to know the answer to this question?
  • Do you happen to know where I can find a good restaurant?
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do you happened to know

This phrase is incorrect. 'Happened' is the past tense of 'happen' and does not fit in this context.

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