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are you still alive vs do you still alive

The correct phrase is "Are you still alive?" The verb "are" is the correct auxiliary verb to use with the subject "you" in this question. "Do you still alive?" is incorrect.
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Explained by Michele A.
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Last updated: July 23, 2024

are you still alive

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to inquire about someone's current state of being alive. It is a common question to check on someone's well-being.

Examples:

  • Are you still alive after that accident?
  • Are you still alive in there?
  • Are you still alive and kicking?
  • Are you still alive and well?
  • Are you still alive, my friend?
  • The one thing, having read it, that fascinates me is, how are you still alive?
  • How are you still alive, Zemo?
  • And how are you still alive? Michael!
  • If you're not going to help me, why are you still alive?
  • How are you still alive? Part of me died a long time ago.
  • [Miss fat Kim, are you still alive?

do you still alive

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • Why do you think you are still alive?
  • Do you think Scorpius is still alive?
  • Do you think Hazel is still alive?
  • How do you know they're still alive?
  • How do you think I'm still alive, kid?
  • Why do you think Joe is still alive?
  • Why do you think you're still alive?
  • Do you think Mum's still alive?
  • How do you know he's still alive?
  • W-W... Why do you think Epperly's still alive?
  • Why do you think I'm still alive?
  • How else do you explain Jake still being alive?
  • Baern wouldn't have left the area with you still alive.
  • How are you still alive? Part of me died a long time ago.
  • I'm trying to bring this thing to an end with you still alive.
  • You still alive, old man?
  • If Aguilar hear you still alive, he lets you detect.
  • My dad said, as long as you still alive, it's pretty good.
  • If you're hearing this,'re still alive.
  • Sometimes one does when still alive.

Alternatives:

  • Do you still feel alive?
  • Do you still have a pulse?
  • Are you still breathing?
  • Are you still with us?
  • Are you okay?

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