“Had did” or “had done”: which is correct?
had done
The short answer
The correct form is to use the past perfect tense had done or the simple past tense did, depending on the context.
Grammatical error – tense usage
Why people get it wrong
People often mistakenly combine different past tense forms when trying to emphasize a past action, leading to the incorrect use of had did instead of choosing a single appropriate past tense form.
Examples with had done
- She had done her homework before dinner.
- He did his homework after school.
Quick check
She her homework before dinner.
The correct form is to use the past perfect tense had done or the simple past tense did, depending on the context.
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