Compare a request for information with a response.
The idea
Ask introduces a question or request; answer gives a response to a question or person.
| Verb | Use |
|---|---|
| ask | request information |
| answer | respond to a question or person |
Examples
- I ask the guide a question.
- We ask for the address.
- They ask where the station is.
- I answer the teacher’s question.
- The child answers with a smile.
- Please answer me in English.
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Watch out
Do not add to before the object of answer: say answer the question.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct word. Please ___ the librarian where the map is. (ask / answer)
Show answer or example answer
ask
ask: the speaker needs information from the librarian.
Choose the correct word. Can you ___ my question about the bus? (ask / answer)
Show answer or example answer
answer
answer: the bus question already exists and needs a response.
Choose the correct word. We need a price, so let’s ___ for it. (ask / answer)
Show answer or example answer
ask
ask: the price is the information being requested.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the correct word. Please ___ the librarian where the map is. (ask / answer)
Choose the correct word. Can you ___ my question about the bus? (ask / answer)
Choose the correct word. We need a price, so let’s ___ for it. (ask / answer)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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