Sentences correction

Are you trying to describe what you're thinking or are you trying to find out how much longer you have to shop?

deadrat Are you trying to describe what you're thinking or are you trying to find out how much longer you have to shop?

Thanks for responding. I just want yo know which of the two forms of sentences is correct in terms of writing (grammer) specifically, should the form with 'does' be used or without, or both are correct?

Thanks again.

It's grammar, two a's, no e's. And often times the correct grammar will change with the semantics (i.e., the meaning). In your case, the introductory "wondering" prompted my question. If you want to know the right question to ask the clerk use "What time does the store close?" or better yet "When does the store close?"

There's no need to wonder for the clerk. Just ask. Use "does."

deadrat It's grammar, two a's, no e's. And often times the correct grammar will change with the semantics (i.e., the meaning). In your case, the introductory "wondering" prompted my question. If you want to know the right question to ask the clerk use "What time does the store close?" or better yet "When does the store close?"There's no need to wonder for the clerk. Just

Call it incorrect. Native speakers wouldn't insert "does" in those cases.

deadrat Call it incorrect. Native speakers wouldn't insert "does" in those cases.

Thanks, teacher.