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what i do? vs what have i done?

These two phrases are used in different contexts. 'What I do?' is used to ask about someone's current actions or habits, while 'What have I done?' is used to express regret or surprise about something that has already happened.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 802 views

what i do?

This phrase is correct when asking about someone's current actions or habits.

This phrase is used to inquire about someone's current actions or habits. It is commonly used in informal conversations.

Examples:

  • What do I do when I feel stressed?
  • What do I do to stay healthy?
  • What do I do for fun?
  • You're familiar with what I do?
  • I quit and you learn what I do?
  • Why would anyone care what I do?
  • How do you know what I do?
  • You know why I love what I do?
  • Don't you like what I do?
  • the thing is what I do?
  • and the problem is what I do?
  • And when that happens, you know what I do?
  • Why did you bring me in here and not tell them what I do?
  • When someone gets buggy with me, know what I do?
  • Why don't you eat once in a while and stop worrying about what I do?
  • You think it's because of what I do?
  • Do you have any idea what I do?
  • Look, has it ever occurred to you that I'm good at what I do?
  • Do you think that's what I do?
  • You've been told who I am and what I do?
  • Don't you ever get tired of just writing down what I do?
  • What difference does it make what I do?
  • Do you want to know who I am and what I do?

Alternatives:

  • What am I doing?
  • What should I do?
  • What can I do?

what have i done?

This phrase is correct when expressing regret or surprise about something that has already happened.

This phrase is used to express regret or surprise about something that has already happened. It is commonly used in situations where the speaker is reflecting on their actions.

Examples:

  • What have I done to deserve this?
  • What have I done wrong?
  • What have I done to make you upset?
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Alternatives:

  • What did I do?
  • What was I thinking?
  • How could I have done that?

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