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"have you ever saw" or "had you ever saw"?

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have you ever saw

This phrase is incorrect in standard English.

The correct form is 'have you ever seen'. 'Seen' is the past participle of 'see' used in present perfect constructions.

Alternatives:

  • have you ever seen

had you ever saw

This phrase is incorrect in standard English.

The correct form is 'had you ever seen'. 'Seen' is the past participle of 'see' used in past perfect constructions.

Alternatives:

  • had you ever seen
Both phrases are incorrect in standard English. The correct forms are 'have you ever seen' and 'had you ever seen'. 'Seen' is the correct past participle of 'see' in these contexts.

Last Updated: March 19, 2024

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