stupid question?

Dolly   Mon Jul 16, 2007 12:47 pm GMT
I've never known "what did you do" to be contracted in writing.

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Damian in London E14   Mon Jul 16, 2007 1:56 pm GMT
**Are you sure? Did you notice that "used to" was already used in the sentence preceding the first blank? Although I think it's still more acceptable in the first blank than in the second one**

Yes, I did notice first time round but on reflection and with a wee bit more time to spare I would say you are correct. "Would" in both gaps does roll off the tongue more easily in speech.