Which one is correct?
"I was wondering if you ever happened to purchase this part" or "I was wondering if you ever happen to purchase this part"?

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I was wondering if you ever happened to purchase this part

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It refers to a specific event in the past that the speaker is curious about.

This phrase is used to inquire about a specific instance in the past when someone purchased a particular part or item.

Alternatives:

  • I was wondering if you purchased this part
  • Did you ever purchase this part?
  • Have you ever purchased this part?
  • Have you ever bought this part?
  • Have you ever happened to buy this part?

I was wondering if you ever happen to purchase this part

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. It implies a general inquiry about a recurring action in the present tense.

This phrase is used to ask if someone has a habit of purchasing a particular part or item.

Alternatives:

  • I was wondering if you ever purchase this part
  • Do you ever purchase this part?
  • Have you ever purchased this part?
  • Have you ever happened to purchase this part?
  • Have you ever bought this part?
Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I was wondering if you ever happen to purchase this part' is in the present tense, suggesting a general inquiry about a recurring action. 'I was wondering if you ever happened to purchase this part' is in the past tense, indicating a specific event in the past that the speaker is curious about.

Last Updated: March 29, 2024

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