English

ask

æsk, eəsk, ˈæks, ˈæsk, ˈɑːks, ˈɑːsk
Meaning: to request information or an answer; to invite
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: eəsk, ˈæks, ˈæsk, ˈɑːks, ˈɑːsk

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base ask
3rd person singular present asks
Present participle asking
Past asked
Will future will ask
Going-to future going to ask
Imperative negative don't ask / do not ask

Example sentences

She asked me a question.
She asked me a question.
The teacher asked us to calculate the mean of the test scores.
The teacher asked us to calculate the mean of the test scores.
The secretary was asked to minute the proceedings of the committee meeting.
The secretary was asked to minute the proceedings of the committee meeting.
Don't be afraid to ask questions.
Don't be afraid to ask questions.
During the road trip, he asked where the john was.
During the road trip, he asked where the john was.

Usage Notes

Used when putting forward a question to be answered or when requesting something from someone.

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