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What are you doing vs what you do

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'What are you doing?' is a question asking about someone's current actions, while 'What you do?' is a statement or question asking about someone's typical behavior or habits.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 872 views

What are you doing

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

This phrase is used to inquire about the specific actions or activities someone is currently engaged in.

Examples:

  • What are you doing in the kitchen?
  • What are you doing this weekend?
  • What are you doing right now?
  • What are you doing with that book?
  • What are you doing later?

Alternatives:

  • What are you up to?
  • What are you working on?
  • What are you up to today?
  • What are you up to this evening?
  • What are you up to this weekend?

what you do

This phrase is correct and is used to ask about someone's typical behavior or habits.

This phrase is used to inquire about someone's usual actions or behaviors, rather than their current activities.

Examples:

  • I'm interested in what you do in your free time.
  • Can you tell me what you do for a living?
  • What you do on a daily basis is important.
  • Tell me what you do to relax.
  • I want to know what you do when you're stressed.

Alternatives:

  • What is your typical routine?
  • What are your usual activities?
  • What do you usually do?
  • What are your habits?
  • What is your daily schedule?

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