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what he is writing? vs what is he writing?

Both phrases are grammatically correct, but 'What is he writing?' is the more common and natural way to ask about someone's current writing activity. 'What he is writing?' could be used in a specific context where 'what' is followed by a relative clause, but it is less common.
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Last updated: September 23, 2024 • 17092 views

This phrase is correct in specific contexts where 'what' is followed by a relative clause.

"what he is writing?"

This phrase can be used when 'what' is part of a relative clause, such as 'I don't know what he is writing.'
  • Feb 1, 2013 ... If a writer of prose knows enough of what he is writing about he may omit things that he knows and the reader, if the writer is writing ...
  • Jul 7, 2015 ... That's what he is. Writing is in his blood. That's what I am worried about. That he will go back there. That he will be arrested again. But ...
  • Jul 17, 2017 ... ... he is typing in the text box. He can see my text messages, and the audio/video is fine. However, I can't see what he is writing, and.
  • Jul 4, 2022 ... If a writer of prose knows enough of what he is writing about he may omit things that he knows and the reader, if the writer is writing ...
  • Jun 29, 2019 ... I heard somewhere that Stephen King revealed what Jack was writing by publishing it in short story form. I want to know what he is writing ...
  • When he lectures (1hour 4x a week), he speaks to the board, without explaining what he is writing. When asked a question regarding the material he presents ...
  • Oct 22, 2024 ... 355 likes, 8 comments - moz.art on October 22, 2024: "i wonder what he is writing #robertseanleonard #rsl #bobtober2024 #deadpoetssociety ...
  • Sep 7, 2015 ... “If a writer of prose knows enough about what he is writing about he may omit things that he knows and the reader, if the writer is writing ...
  • Jul 7, 2020 ... He makes me feel that I understand what he is writing about and his descriptions of landscape are so evocative that I can only wonder what ...
  • “If a writer of prose knows enough of what he is writing about he may omit things that he knows and the reader, if the writer is writing truly enough, will ...

This phrase is the more common and natural way to ask about someone's current writing activity.

"what is he writing?"

This phrase is used to inquire about the content of someone's writing at the present moment, such as 'Can you tell me what is he writing?'
  • Aug 20, 2023 ... What is he writing?. Possible foreshadowing? Wrong answers only. (jen-and-kris.deviantart).
  • Oct 25, 2022 ... Why did Rick Riordan stop writing Percy Jackson books, and what is he writing now? ... what is he writing now? Originally Answered: Why did ...
  • Aug 16, 2024 ... What is he writing? Discussion & Theories. Okay so- in "a tale of two ... r/gravityfalls - What is ...
  • Jun 22, 2021 ... What is he writing? I sensed her trying to snatch a glimpse of my notebook as she placed the coffee down. Barista very curt as she cleared ...
  • Oct 15, 2024 ... r/BatmanArkham - What is he writing? Upvote 27. Downvote 14 Go to comments
  • Jul 29, 2009 ... What is he writing? And most of the celebrities discussed I never heard of. Are people entertained by this show? Post edited by Unknown User ...
  • Jun 5, 2024 ... What is he writing? Or who is he writing to? Manga. r/MemePiece - What is he ...
  • Dec 8, 2010 ... I hate talking about the process because even when it goes well, it's shockingly difficult.” So, um, what is he writing these days? “It's a ...
  • Aug 17, 2011 ... ... the number one obstacle to change? And what is he writing now? BY Kevin Ohannessianlong read. Marshall Goldsmith Kevin Ohannessian: What was ...
  • Aug 24, 2009 ... What is he writing there?? We try to peek over his sandwich or arm but just as quickly as he snaked out that card, he whisks it back into ...

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