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What time are you leaving? vs What time you are leaving?

The correct version is "What time are you leaving?" The auxiliary verb "are" should appear before the subject "you" in this question. The second option ("What time you are leaving?") is incorrect because of its improper word order.
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Last updated: August 21, 2024

What time are you leaving?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This is the correct way to ask someone about the time they are leaving a place. The auxiliary verb "are" is necessary before the subject "you".

What time you are leaving?

This phrase is incorrect in English.

This phrase is incorrect because it lacks the necessary auxiliary verb. Always use the correct structure with the auxiliary verb "are" before the subject "you" in questions.
  • - What time are you leaving?
  • So, honey, what time are you leaving tomorrow?
  • No, come on, what time's he leaving?
  • Having too good a time here to contemplate leaving?
  • Trey, I'll take care of you, what time you leaving today?
  • Having too good a time here to contemplate leaving?
  • Doesn't she know that you are leaving?
  • Is it true you are leaving?
  • Mr. Shah, you are leaving?
  • Does Boonmee know you are leaving?
  • Have you decided at last whether you are leaving?
  • Are we leaving on time? I believe there might be a slight delay, sir.
  • You are leaving a trail, my friend.
  • You are leaving your wife who is over there on the platform.
  • You are leaving, Paula moves out...
  • Now that you are leaving I will miss you very much.
  • You are leaving the graphical boot menu and starting the text mode interface.
  • You will inform the Queen you are leaving.
  • You are leaving out one handsome variable.
  • Now you are leaving this school without knowing if you made the right decision.

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