Why did you asked vs Why did you ask

The correct sentence is "Why did you ask," not "Why did you asked."

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Last updated: December 10, 2017 • 178089 views

Why did you asked

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

The verb "ask" should not be in the past tense in this phrase.

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... will be fearsome to tell them even, & they will be like if you had to do this only why did you asked us even in first place, they ll be hurt trust me!
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VINEETO: If you don't have 'the inclination to look at it again', why did you asked * me* to listen to Fintan's metaphysics oif immortality in order to give you my ...

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why did you ask

Why did you ask

This phrase is correct.

If someone asks you something and you want to know why they asked that question in particular, you can use this phrase.

Some examples from our editors:

I wasn't late for work today; why did you ask?
Why did you ask me to come?
I don't normally go to that club; why did you ask if I did?

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Oct 29, 2009 ... ... these<br /> Who controls the web vocabulary?<br />LCSH (above): FAMILY What? Why did you ask that?: search terms and other confusions.

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