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When did you buy this car vs When you buy this car

The correct phrase is "When did you buy this car?" The second phrase, "When you buy this car?" is incorrect because it lacks the auxiliary verb "did" to form a question in the past tense.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 988 views

When did you buy this car

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask about the time of a past event.

This phrase is used to inquire about the specific time or date when someone purchased a car or any other item in the past.

Examples:

  • When did you buy this car?
  • When did she buy that house?
  • When did they purchase those bikes?

When you buy this car

This phrase is incorrect as it does not form a grammatically correct question in the past tense.


Alternatives:

  • When are you going to buy this car?
  • When will you buy this car?
  • When do you plan to buy this car?

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