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How did he get across vs How do he get across

The correct phrase is "how did he get across." The use of "did" in the past tense is appropriate when asking about a completed action in the past. The second phrase, "how do he get across," is incorrect due to the mismatch between the present tense "do" and the past tense "get."

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 539 views

How did he get across

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to inquire about the method or means by which someone crossed a certain distance or obstacle in the past.
  • How did he get across? Did he walk? Children answer: no, no! Did he jump? Children answer: no, no! Did he hop? Children answer: no,no,no,no! Did he run?
  • Jul 6, 2006 ... So how did he get across so fast, especially given that, by his own acccount, he has "never done anything sporty before"? Well, according to ...
  • No, No, How did he get across? G-d Blew with his wind puff, puff, puff, and he blew just enough nuff, nuff,nuff. And through the Sea a path did form, that's how he ...
  • And how did he get across the Klondike River? That's another lacer. And anyway, how did he know we had gone up the Yukon? You see, we went by water, and ...

How do he get across

This phrase is incorrect due to the mismatch between the present tense "do" and the past tense "get."

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