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Old 13-Aug-2004, 03:00
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Did you did it yourself?
Did you did it by yourself?

Which one is right?

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Old 13-Aug-2004, 06:33
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Both are correct.

Did you did it yourself?
Emphasises the person

Did you did it by yourself?
Emphasises their not having any assistance.
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Old 13-Aug-2004, 21:49
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Originally Posted by tdol
Both are correct.

Did you did it yourself?
Emphasises the person

Did you did it by yourself?
Emphasises their not having any assistance.
6:33 A.M. .......umm...... maybe before a cup of coffee?



Did you do it yourself?
Emphasizes the person

Did you do it by yourself?
Emphasizes doing it alone.

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