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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 • 178161 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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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • 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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  • Jan 21, 2015 ... Such a random & weird tag but I freaking love it haha! :P Please tag me if you end up doing this!! I TAG: MakeupByBee Susan W whiterose619 ...
  • 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.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • why did you want to know

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