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Tenacious Learner Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

What does he do? Professions and studies

Hi teachers,
Kent: I'm a student.
What does Kent do? He's a student.
So, 'what does he do?' for instance is for both, professions and studies.
'What's his job'? for instance is only for professions.
Am I right?

Thanks in advance.
  

Top answer

' for instance is for both, professions and studies. No. What does he do?

— RandomGuy

  • ' for instance is for both, professions and studies.
  • No.
  • What does he do?
  • is asked under the assumption that the person in question has a job.
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Tenacious LearnerSo, 'what does he do?' for instance is for both, professions and studies.
No. What does he do? is asked under the assumption that the person in question has a job.
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Aspara GusWhat does he do? is asked under the assumption that the person in question has a job.
Hi AG,
Thanks! Then, which is the question to get as an answer, 'I'm a student'?

TL
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He’s a student is a possible answer. It would be understood to mean that he is not currently employed because he is in school.

For your purposes, though, you’ll need the closed question Is Kent a student?
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Aspara GusHe’s a student is a possible answer.
Hi AG,
Then, we can answer to 'What does he do?' for instance:
a) He's an architect.
b) He's a student.

Thanks in advance.

Sorry cross-posted.
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