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when did you came vs when you came

The correct phrase is "When did you come?". The use of the auxiliary verb "did" is necessary to form the past tense in English questions. The phrase "When you came?" is incorrect because it lacks the auxiliary verb.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

when did you came

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "came" should be in the past tense, but the auxiliary verb "did" is needed to form the question correctly.

The correct form is "When did you come?" when asking about the time of someone's arrival in the past.

Alternatives:

  • When did you arrive?
  • When did you get here?
  • When did you show up?
  • When did you come over?
  • When did you make it?

when you came

This phrase is incorrect as it lacks the auxiliary verb needed to form the question correctly.

The correct form is "When did you come?" when asking about the time of someone's arrival in the past.

Alternatives:

  • When did you arrive?
  • When did you get here?
  • When did you show up?
  • When did you come over?
  • When did you make it?

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