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what does he do vs what is he doing

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'What does he do?' refers to someone's profession or job, while 'What is he doing?' refers to someone's current actions or activities.
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Last updated: September 12, 2024 • 20063 views

what does he do

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask about someone's profession or job.

This phrase is used to inquire about someone's occupation or work. It is a simple present tense question.

Examples:

  • What does he do for a living?
  • I don't know what he does for work.
  • Can you tell me what he does?
  • What does he do in his free time?
  • Do you know what he does?
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Alternatives:

  • What is his job?
  • What is his profession?
  • What does he work as?
  • What is his occupation?
  • What does he do for work?

what is he doing

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask about someone's current actions or activities.

This phrase is used to inquire about someone's present actions or activities. It is a present continuous tense question.

Examples:

  • What is he doing right now?
  • I wonder what he is doing.
  • Can you see what he is doing?
  • What is he doing in the kitchen?
  • Do you know what he is doing?
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Alternatives:

  • What is he up to?
  • What is he currently engaged in?
  • What is he occupied with?
  • What is he working on?
  • What is he involved in?

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