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how old you were when you came to canada? vs how old were you when you came to canada?

The second phrase, 'how old were you when you came to Canada?' is the correct one. In English, the subject 'you' should come after the verb 'were' in a question. The first phrase is incorrect due to the incorrect word order.

Last updated: March 12, 2024

how old you were when you came to canada?

This phrase is incorrect. In English, the subject 'you' should come after the verb 'were' in a question.

The correct structure for this question is 'how old were you when you came to Canada?'

how old were you when you came to canada?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This is the correct way to ask someone about their age when they arrived in Canada.

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