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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Did or Do?
When you ask someone, for example when planning for dinner, which one is correct?:
Do you want a steak? or
Did you want a steak?
Do you want a steak? or
Did you want a steak?
Top answer
In this case, Do you want a steak?
- In this case, Do you want a steak?
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Thank you.
I thought so. That's what I've learnt.
However, since I came to Canada, I've been hearing some people using 'did' instead of 'do'.
I thought so. That's what I've learnt.
However, since I came to Canada, I've been hearing some people using 'did' instead of 'do'.
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I suppose it is possible in certain contexts as an indication of courtesy.
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Do you HAVE TO use the past or simple tense?
The future tense like 'Would you like some...' seems hard to use?
The future tense like 'Would you like some...' seems hard to use?
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Welcome to English Forums, tompbgo.
Since you are a new member, you may not realize that discussion threads are often very limited in topic. Here we are discussing only 'did' vs 'do' in this situation. No doubt there are many other ways of asking about food preferences, including the one you suggest, but it is not relevant to this discussion.
It is a good idea to spend some ti
Since you are a new member, you may not realize that discussion threads are often very limited in topic. Here we are discussing only 'did' vs 'do' in this situation. No doubt there are many other ways of asking about food preferences, including the one you suggest, but it is not relevant to this discussion.
It is a good idea to spend some ti
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