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Do you know where I put my keys? vs Do you know where did I put my keys?

The correct phrase here is "Do you know where I put my keys?". In English, when using question words like "where," the word order in a question is subject + auxiliary verb + main verb. Therefore, the second phrase is incorrect due to the inversion of the auxiliary verb and subject.
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Do you know where I put my keys?

This phrase is correct. In English, when using question words like "where", the word order in a question is subject + auxiliary verb + main verb.

This phrase is used to ask someone if they have knowledge about the location of your keys.
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  • May 31, 2019 ... Example: “Stacey, do you know where I put my keys?” If the vocative expression is used at the end of a sentence, put a comma before it ...
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  • "Y/n, do you know where I put my keys?" Steven called out from his bedroom. You could hear him rummaging through various closets and dressers. You smiled ...
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Do you know where did I put my keys?

This phrase is incorrect. The auxiliary verb "did" should not be used after the question word "where". The correct structure is subject + auxiliary verb + main verb.

  • Sep 17, 2020 ... Which sentence is correct? Do you where I put my keys? or Do you know where did I put my keys? See a translation.
  • Oct 4, 2017 ... Which sentence is correct? Do you where I put my keys? or Do you know where did I put my keys? Which one is correct to say I don't ...

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