have you done this vs Had you done this

The phrases 'have you done this' and 'had you done this' are both correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Have you done this' is used to ask about a completed action in the present or recent past, while 'had you done this' is used to ask about a completed action in the past before another past event. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

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have you done this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask about a completed action in the present or recent past.

This phrase is used to inquire whether someone has completed a task or action. It is typically used in the present perfect tense.

Examples:

Have you done your homework?
Have you done the dishes?
Have you done your part of the project?
Have you done your laundry?
Have you done your taxes?

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Why have you done this? - He doubts me.
Why? -Why have you done this to my friend?
Why have you done this to me?
Why have you done this, for God's sake?
Have you done this routine for everyone?
Have you done this routine for everyone?
Have you done this because of me?
Why have you done this?
Why have you done this?
Why have you done this?
How many times have you done this?
Kids, have you done this?
What have you done this past year that you're proud of?
Truthfully now, have you done this before?
How have you done this to me?
Why have you done this, retreated to the shadows?
Mother, why have you done this?
And have you done this with another dog?
Carmichael, have you done this kind of thing before?
And how many times have you done this before?

Alternatives:

Did you do this?
Have you completed this?
Have you finished this?
Have you accomplished this?
Have you carried out this?

Had you done this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask about a completed action in the past before another past event.

This phrase is used to inquire whether someone had completed a task or action before a specific point in the past. It is typically used in the past perfect tense.

Examples:

Had you done your homework before the teacher arrived?
Had you done the dishes before I got home?
Had you done your part of the project by the deadline?
Had you done your laundry before the trip?
Had you done your taxes before the deadline?

Alternatives:

Did you do this before?
Had you completed this?
Had you finished this?
Had you accomplished this?
Had you carried out this?

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have you done this vs Had you done this