Which is correct:
"have you ever watched" or "did you ever watch"?

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have you ever watched

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when asking about a past experience that may still be relevant or ongoing.

This phrase is used to inquire about whether someone has had the experience of watching something at any point in their life.

Alternatives:

  • Have you ever seen
  • Have you ever viewed

did you ever watch

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when asking about a specific past event that is no longer relevant or ongoing.

This phrase is used to inquire about whether someone watched a particular event or show in the past.

Alternatives:

  • Did you watch
  • Have you watched
Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Have you ever watched' is used when asking about a past experience that may still be relevant or ongoing. 'Did you ever watch' is used when asking about a specific past event that is no longer relevant or ongoing.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

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