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Cat navy 425 Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Question about sentences

Dear all,

The other day a native English speaker who came to my office asked me a question "Are you working in the health department?" I feel that he should have asked "Do you work in the health department"? I would like to get your opinion on this.


Thank you.

  

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Yes, Do you work . . is more natural.

  • Yes, Do you work .
  • .
  • is more natural.
  • Unless, perhaps, he thought you might just be working there temporarily?
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Yes, Do you work . . . is more natural.

Unless, perhaps, he thought you might just be working there temporarily?

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