TextRanch
The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

TextRanch Editors

how did we became friends vs how did we become friends

The correct version is 'How did we become friends?' The verb 'become' should not be in the past simple form ('became') when used with 'did' in a question. 'How did we became friends' is incorrect due to the inappropriate verb form.
Vince profile picture

Explained by Vince
Editor at TextRanch

Last updated: August 15, 2024 • 30205 views

This phrase is incorrect. The verb 'become' should be in the past simple form 'became' when used with 'did' in a question.

"how did we became friends"

The correct form is 'how did we become friends?' when asking about the process of becoming friends in the past.
  • Aug 12, 2018 ... Cameron: What is it? Me: How did we became friends again?".
  • Jun 7, 2008 ... how did we became friends? How long has it been since we r friends? wats one thing u like the most about me? wats one thing u hate about me ...
  • Sep 19, 2023 ... @☆ Xyra . how did we became friends again?? 2023-10-31Reply. 5.
  • Nov 21, 2008 ... Urmm how did we became friends? Now i remember, blame it on Magal Serial Oppsi not blame, sorry thanks to Magal for me to get such nice ...
  • Jul 18, 2024 ... ... how did we became friends when our personality is very opposite from each other, well i wonder too. i don't know how and why did we both ...
  • Feb 20, 2023 ... ... How did we became friends 54:58 My migration Journey to Pakistan 56:30 Embarrassing meet and greet 59:50 Stress created by politics 1:03:06 ...

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking about the process of becoming friends in the past.

"how did we become friends"

Use 'how did we become friends?' when inquiring about how the friendship was established in the past.
  • May 20, 2024 ... How did we become friends? We randomly became roommates, and out of all of our roommates, we were the only two from the same grade, and we ...
  • How Did We Become Friends · 286.6K Likes, 5586 Comments. · 961.5K Likes, 13.2K Comments. · 1177 Likes, TikTok video from You and Me Podcast (@youandmepodcast): “.
  • And what's even more crazy, is how did we become friends and then business partners? How did Adios Adventure Travel get started? The "I" in this story, is ...
  • How did we become friends ^_^. Big love to the friends who have found their way into my life this way :-) How Did We Become Friends Comic Transcript.
  • Dec 23, 2012 ... How did we become friends? Her husband collected my paintings prior to their marriage. After they married, we'd all have dinner together and ...
  • Oct 15, 2016 ... Then how did we become friends? We are very similar individuals. We share a lot of common. Continue Reading. So many… How many is so many? I ...
  • So what's our story and how did we become friends…? Two Single Girls Turned Best Friends by ...
  • Mar 17, 2022 ... And people have asked us many times, like, how did we become friends? Aprille: How the hell did that happen? Brooke: How did that go down ...
  • Jan 7, 2021 ... How did we become friends? Andrea: We became friends in dancing, when we were little. Going to two different middle schools separated us ...

Related Comparisons

How TextRanch works

Fast and reliable proofreading, editing, and language advice tailored to your needs.

1. Choose Your Service

Quick Text Editing

  • Emails and short texts
  • Proofreading & editing
  • Ready in 5-10 minutes
SUBMIT YOUR TEXT NOW

Document Editing

  • Documents of any type (*.docx)
  • Advanced & Premium editing
  • Ready in as little as 4 hours
UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENT

Ask an Editor

  • Personalized answers to your language questions
  • Expert guidance on grammar, style, and usage
  • Ready in 24 hours
ASK YOUR QUESTION

Upload your document or paste your text directly into our platform. Your text is reviewed and refined by our expert editors (real people, not machines) who understand the nuances of English. Expect corrections, improvements, and insightful suggestions that enhance the clarity, tone, and professionalism of your writing.

In just a few minutes (or hours for longer documents), you'll receive your corrected text. Review the changes, make any final adjustments, and confidently share your polished English with the world.
You can count on a personalized, friendly service every time you use TextRanch. We're committed to helping you make a great impression with every word you write.

We proofread and edit these types of texts and documents:

Short texts Business Emails Personal Emails Social media posts Resume and Curriculum Vitae Business documents Sales proposal Research and academic papers Thesis Dissertation Essays Articles Blog posts and much more....

Powered By Humans

TextRanch Editors

AI is a great tool, but when it comes to perfecting your writing, we rely on real human editors.

  • All our editors are native English speakers.
  • Each editor has passed a rigorous admission test to ensure quality.
  • Our global team is ready to correct any text, anytime.

MEET OUR EDITORS

TextRanch Editors

Why choose TextRanch?

Complete Privacy

Your texts are safe and secure with us. We never share your information with third parties.

Affordable Pricing

No subscription fees and rates up to 50% cheaper than other online editing services.

100% Satisfaction

We guarantee that you'll be satisfied with the quality of our service or your money back.

Top Customer Service

Our team is here to help you with any questions you may have. Contact us anytime.

Our Customers Love Us!

We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283125 votes, and

People Feedback 4.9 Excellent - Reviews 2.137

"7 years without any disappointment. Always 100% satisfied. You guys are the best in the world at what you do. Thank you so much :)"

Profile picture of Zubair from Bangladesh

Zubair
from Bangladesh From

"I wasn't aware of this service, it's fascinating and more reliable than standard IA tools available on the internet"

Profile picture of Arturo from Mexico

Arturo
from Mexico From

"In a world of text messages and online communication, this is great to have as a live tool. Thank you."

Profile picture of Selena from USA

Selena
from USA From

"Wow, it's just so excellent. I never would have believed I could have a sure and excellent English companion. Thanks, TextRanch."

Profile picture of Ifiok from Nigeria

Ifiok
from Nigeria From

"This is my first time using TextRanch, and I like how the editors take time to correct my text. To everyone who has never used TextRanch before, I highly recommend trying it."

Profile picture of Wilson from France

Wilson
from France From

"It is an amazing source of feedback because, as a non-native speaker, I really need to have a reliable helper correct my text."

Profile picture of Susan from Germany

Susan
from Germany From

Trusted by Hundreds Teams

Facebook logo
Accenture logo
Air Asia logo
AirBus logo
Amazon logo
Bayer logo
Decathlon logo
Docusign logo
Ebay logo
Fiverr logo
Fossil logo
Keller Williams logo
LinkedIn logo
Loreal logo
Motorola logo
Orange logo
Roche logo
Salesforce logo
Stellantis logo