Meaning
A question used to ask the other person about something that happened in the past.
Today’s Sentences
- When did you start driving?
- When did you eat breakfast?
- When did you start running?
- When did you go to the market?
- When did you get back from London?
- Writer’s Note
01
When did you start driving?
Situation 1
When did you start driving?
I got my license when I was 17.
That’s so young!
I had so much fun the first few years when I started driving.
Situation 2
You can make a right at the lights.
Got it.
When did you start driving?
I think I started driving when I was 21.
02
When did you eat breakfast?
Situation 1
I’m so hungry.
Me too.
When did you eat breakfast?
I didn’t have time for breakfast.
Wanna go for an early lunch?
Situation 2
When did you eat breakfast?
Why do you ask?
I kinda feel like going for an early lunch.
I could eat.
Let’s go!
03
When did you start running?
Situation 1
When did you start running?
It’s been a few years now.
Should I slow down a bit?
Yes, let’s run together.
Okay.
I’ll pace myself.
Situation 2
How many laps have you done?
I think I’ve done three.
When did you start running?
My watch tells me I’ve been running for 30 minutes.
04
When did you go to the market?
Situation 1
When did you go to the market?
I needed some asparagus, so I ran to the market real quick.
Thanks for preparing such a beautiful meal.
It was my pleasure.
Thank you for keeping me company.
Situation 2
There’s so much food in the fridge!
When did you go to the market?
I just got back.
Are you hungry?
I’m starving!
Okay, I’ll cook your favorite.
05
When did you get back from London?
Situation 1
When did you get back from London?
I just got back yesterday.
You must be tired.
How was your trip?
It was really great.
I loved all the cultural attractions.
Situation 2
How was your trip?
When did you get back from London?
It was great!
It’s been a week since I got back.
I’d love to hear more about London over coffee.
Sure!
Let me know when you have free time.
Writer’s Note
Did you vs. Do you
‘Did you?’ Is asking about something you have already experienced.
‘Do you?’ If you’re asking about something that’s happening currently or in the future, the correct phrase would be “Do you.”
Examples:
- Did you like the movie last night?
- Did you eat lunch with your coworker?
- Did you yell at the client
- Do you know what is happening to our company?
- Do you want to go on a date with me?
- Do you go to the gym for weight training or yoga classes?
Add ‘when’ to your question.
- When did you go shopping?
- When did you do your homework?
- When did you have coffee?
- When do you watch tv?
- When do you eat dinner?
- When do you get up for work?
When do you study English? When did you learn how to speak English? Give us a shout and let us know when you learnt how to speak English so well.🫵👍🙂↕️
