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Verb “to ask” Hi everyone! Could you explain some of the things I’m hesitant about. If I say “I want to ask it”, does it mean to make a question about something? If I say “I want to ask about/for it”, does it mean to make a request of doing something? Have I written everything grammatically correct?

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Hello :) 1. It's quite unusual to say "I want to ask it". The only direct object which the verb 'ask' can take is the noun 'question' : you ask questions. You might say it in this context: You: "Do you want me to ask that question?" Your friend: "I want to ask it" = "I want to ask [that question which you've just mentioned]" 2. If you ask about something, this means that you request information about a particular subject. For example, if you want to find out about the bus to the airport, you can ask about it at the hotel reception and they'll tell you about it. 3. If you ask for something, this means that you want someone to give you something. For example, if you want the code to use the washroom, you can ask for it at the bar and they'll give it to you. I hope that's helpful. Why don't you try making up some sentences of your own?
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Some examples of using this as a question: "I want to ask you about your new job: what kinds of responsibilities do you have?" "I want to ask you about your language studying routine: how many hours per day do you study and what techniques do you use to practice writing and speaking?" To request that someone do something for you, or to ask for a favor: "I want to ask you for a small favor: can you please forward me this email?" "I want to ask you for a small favor: can you pick up some apples for me when you go shopping today?" The phrase "He is asking for it" or "She is asking for it" depends on the context "This guy just doesn't stop pushing my friend. He is really asking for it." = "If he doesn't stop pushing my friend, I am going to punch him in the face" There are some other uses as well, but hopefully you never have to use them in that way
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It's correct to say "ask a/the question" but more typically we would just say "ask" And you can skip the object of the question too. Is leaving early allowed? Go ask. (Go ask this question to the appropriate person) Also, it is common to follow "ask" with "if" representing the actual question. I'll ask him/someone/her if we can bill for overtime. I'll ask if we can bill for overtime. They are asking me/us if they can come to the party. They are asking if they can come to the party. They are asking to come to the party. The interviewer will ask about your work experience. ('you' not needed if clear from context) I want to ask for a small favor. ('you' not needed if clear from context)
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# 1 Let me explain ...Your going on a job interview and your Mom says to you, do you think they have health care ? Maybe you should not ask ..... and you would reply to your mom "I want to ask It" and she says good Idea ......( It means I want to ask the question if they have health care) . # 2 .Your going on a job interview and your Mom says , That company has health care . and you reply to your mom yes I want to ask about It" and she says good Idea ....(Meaning your asking about the health care )

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