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Is this the first time that this happened? vs Was this the first time happened?

The correct phrase is 'Is this the first time that this happened?' The second phrase is incorrect because it is missing the auxiliary verb 'that' before 'happened.' The correct phrase is commonly used in English to inquire if a particular event has occurred for the first time.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 4557 views

Is this the first time that this happened?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask if a specific event has occurred for the first time.
  • Kristian T: Is this the first time that this happened? Kristian T: Are you able to connect to your Wifi connection without any problems? Cesar: Yes ...
  • Kristian T: Is this the first time that this happened? Kristian T: Are you able to connect to your Wifi connection without any problems? Cesar: Yes ...

Was this the first time happened?

This phrase is incorrect as it is missing the auxiliary verb 'that' before 'happened.'

  • 3. März 2015 ... I faith it was this the first time happened. everybody other time it was more easy för me on English communicatize. permalink. [–]smalleypox 11 ...

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