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then why you asked vs then why did you ask

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Then why you asked' is more informal and can be used in casual conversations, while 'Then why did you ask' is more formal and appropriate for written or formal spoken English.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 15368 views

then why you asked

This phrase is correct in informal contexts, such as casual conversations.

This phrase is commonly used in informal spoken English when questioning someone's action or statement.

Examples:

  • I told you not to do it, then why you asked?
  • If you knew the answer, then why you asked?
  • Dec 1, 2020 ... If you did it 30 min ago, then why you asked how to get it 12 min ago??? Upvote
  • Dec 21, 2023 ... So if you know the answer then why you asked? #4 Reply Posted by Coordonnée_chromatique on 21 Dec, 2023 15:25. The deep analysis of the ...
  • Oct 8, 2022 ... Upvote 1. Downvote Award Share. u/luigi010 avatar · luigi010. • 2y ago •. then why you asked in first place? Upvote 2. Downvote Award Share.
  • @dj-rkm Then why you asked how to not have the browser UI while watching a video? Reply Quote 0. 1 Reply Last reply. leocg Moderator Volunteer @DJ-RKM ...
  • Dec 25, 2017 ... Then why you asked about it? · @InziKhan Because I was searching for answer for a long time and there is nothing I can find, so I posted answer ...
  • "then why?" you asked. +. " management." he said and looked at you his eyes soft and red. He had been crying. +. "Niall if you ever do anything like that ...
  • "Then why," you asked. Sherlock looked at you and pressed his lips against yours. You were shocked at first then moved with his lips. You two made your way ...
  • Jun 30, 2018 ... Then why, you asked. Why in the world was he refusing to come remotely close to you? Even now he was sitting on the floor rather than next ...
  • 1 update issue is fixed... If DJI was aware of this issue and quickly released fix - then why you asked me to refresh firmware?

Alternatives:

  • then why did you ask
  • why did you ask then
  • why did you even ask
  • why did you ask that

then why did you ask

This phrase is correct in formal contexts, such as written English or formal spoken English.

This phrase is more appropriate for formal situations, written communication, or when speaking in a more polite or professional manner.

Examples:

  • I don't understand, then why did you ask?
  • If you already knew, then why did you ask?
  • Apr 6, 2023 ... r/Mario - THEN WHY DID YOU ASK FOR IT?! Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes ...
  • Feb 27, 2022 ... Then why did you ask for it. Meme. r/MandJTV - Pokémon fans: we want gen 4 ...
  • Feb 1, 2019 ... Then why did you ask for a redemption arc for BD?! s233220 on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/s233220/art/Then-why-did-you-ask-for-a ...
  • Sep 7, 2023 ... ... Then why did you ask for it? (Flashback). KID: Oh I want a cone with that light green color, it must be interesting. DAD: One cone with that ...
  • Sep 21, 2024 ... David Hansen (@pengo216). 1 Reply. 1 Like. We've all the seen the "then why did you ask if I was a bad witch" meme, right?
  • Sep 12, 2024 ... 83 Likes, TikTok video from Left Hand Montauk Coffee Co (@lefthandcoffee): “then why did you ask stop hurting our feelings our homemade ...
  • Feb 24, 2017 ... S: "Then why did you ask? Asking means I can say yes or no." Parent: "Okay, I'm not asking this time. I'm telling you right now that you ...
  • 7 days ago ... I'm Linda, the Witch of the North. I've never heard of a beautiful witch before. only bad witches are ugly. then why did you ask if I was a bad ...
  • Sep 1, 2020 ... If you know that that's true and somehow important then why did you ask? The latency you talk about isn't relevant to audio apps unless it ...

Alternatives:

  • then why you asked
  • why did you ask then
  • why did you even ask
  • why did you ask that

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