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how did it come off vs did it come off

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'How did it come off?' is asking for the manner in which something was removed or detached, while 'Did it come off?' is a simple yes/no question about whether something was removed or detached.

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how did it come off

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking about the manner in which something was removed or detached.

This phrase is used when you want to know the specific way in which something was detached or removed.

Examples:

  • How did it come off the wall so easily?
  • How did it come off your shirt?
  • How did it come off the car?
  • How did it come off the table?
  • How did it come off the floor?
  • President Nixon: But you thought—how did it come off in delivery? Did I—I didn't look up much—. Kissinger: It was by far the best delivery I've heard you give.
  • DRIVER: MW 6502. More about : put magnet back speaker driver. BassBallz · October 13, 2009 7:47:59 PM. First question, how did it come off?
  • Oceans Eleven meet the Doctor. How did it come off ? Some loved it, thinking it was one of the best episodes up to that time. Others did not like it at all.
  • May 9, 2014 ... So I look at a film and more often I don't even ask what the director or writer intended, but how did it come off to me?” I think that's a reasonable ...

Alternatives:

  • In what way did it come off?
  • By what means did it come off?
  • How was it removed?
  • How did it detach?
  • How did it separate?

did it come off

This phrase is correct and commonly used as a simple yes/no question about whether something was removed or detached.

This phrase is used when you want to know if something was detached or removed without specifying the manner in which it happened.

Examples:

  • Did it come off the wall?
  • Did it come off your shirt?
  • Did it come off the car?
  • Did it come off the table?
  • Did it come off the floor?
  • Did anyone gain weight during chemo from steroids? Did it come off naturally after treatments were done? I just finished chemo and I have put on weight since I  ...
  • Nov 4, 2015 ... Mesut Ozil goal disallowed: watch - did it come off Arsenal player's shoulder? The 'goal' has provoked a big reaction on Twitter. James Orr ...
  • Thanks so much and I will be back with my results after removal. How long after you got it removed did it come off? Reply. View 3 replies. pilarily; August 9, 2015.
  • Jan 18, 2010 ... (Photo courtesy of Chalene Johnson) Have you ever experienced weight gain when starting a new workout program? Did it come off after a few ...

Alternatives:

  • Was it removed?
  • Did it detach?
  • Did it separate?
  • Did it fall off?
  • Did it peel off?

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