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Why wouldn't you started vs Why wouldn't you start

The correct phrase is "why wouldn't you start?" The verb "start" should be in the base form after the modal verb "would." The incorrect phrase uses "started," which is the past tense form of the verb and does not match the structure of the sentence.

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Why wouldn't you started

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "started" is in the past tense and does not match the structure of the sentence.

The correct form is "why wouldn't you start?" when asking a question about the beginning of an action or activity.

Why wouldn't you start

This phrase is correct. The verb "start" is in the base form, which is appropriate after the modal verb "would."

This phrase is used when asking a question about the initiation of an action or activity, with the modal verb "would" indicating a hypothetical situation or suggestion.
  • That way you show balls and initiative. She already knows you are sitting with your phone on Tinder. If you liked her why wouldn't you start a conversation?
  • Jerry: Well why wouldn't you start with George? You think she's too good for. George? Elaine: I didn't say 'too good', did I say 'too good'? Jerry: Well you implied ...
  • A: Why wouldn't you start a church near the Las Vegas Strip?! Whoops, we attacked you again. (Note to self: More anger management necessary.) So why? Well ...
  • Why wouldn't you start drug therapy as soon as possible? How is it advantageous to wait until a patient's CD4 is down to 200,000/mL or less?

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