Learn English – Should I use the question sign in a phrase started with “I’m wondering…”

indirect-question

Is it correct to use the question sign ? for indirect questions started with the phrase "I'm wondering"?

For example,

I am wondering if you know his name?

Formally this is not a question, because it starts with "I am wondering" but not "Am I wondering".

Best Answer

I believe this is what is referred to as an "embedded direct question", and I would not use the question mark.

When I read it with the question mark, it connotes to me that the person is pondering whether if they themselves are wondering.

From Garammar-monster.com: I wonder whether Anne is going to the party. (Embedded direct question: Is Anne going to the party?)