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Joe2012 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Regarding formation of question

Is it right to use "did" in this question. "Did you face the dilemma when you used that term ?"

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"Did" is fine. " the dilemma" is OK if you are referring to a dilemma that has previously been mentioned; otherwise it should be " a dilemma". You do not need a space before the question mark.

— Mr Wordy

  • "Did" is fine.
  • " the dilemma" is OK if you are referring to a dilemma that has previously been mentioned; otherwise it should be " a dilemma".
  • You do not need a space before the question mark.
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"Did" is fine.

"the dilemma" is OK if you are referring to a dilemma that has previously been mentioned; otherwise it should be "a dilemma".

You do not need a space before the question mark.
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RazerIs it right to use "did" in this question. "Did you face the dilemma when you used that term ?"

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I'm wondering if the past continuous might have worked better. [Were you facing the dilemma when you used that term?] It's hard to tell, with no given context.
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Thanks for ur reply. Yes, u r correct world dilemma has been used before by the person I'm taking to. Thanks for clearing my doubt. Was half sure abt it.
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RazerThanks for ur reply. Yes, u r correct world dilemma has been used before by the person I'm taking to. Thanks for clearing my doubt. Was half sure abt it.
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