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Nikoo Posted 14 years ago
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Could you please tell me the difference between "ask somebody something" and "ask of somebody something" or "ask something of somebody"?
Thanks in advance
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Hi, Could you please tell me the difference between "ask somebody something" and "ask of somebody something" or "ask something of somebody"? "ask somebody something" normal and common "ask of somebody something" very, very unusual "ask something of somebody" very formal Clive

  • Hi, Could you please tell me the difference between "ask somebody something" and "ask of somebody something" or "ask something of somebody"?
  • "ask somebody something" normal and common "ask of somebody something" very, very unusual "ask something of somebody" very formal Clive
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Hi,

Could you please tell me the difference between "ask somebody something" and "ask of somebody something" or "ask something of somebody"?

"ask somebody something" normal and common

"ask of somebody something" very, very unusual

"ask somethin
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Nikoo"ask somebody something" and "ask of somebody something" or "ask something of somebody"
Ask sb st.

This normally solicits the answer to a question. The "something" is an indirect question.

... ask John whether he wants more wine
... ask Mary what time the concert starts
... ask me which one I like more
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Hi Clive and CalifJim,
Thanks for your complete and helpful answer.
I really appreciate it.
Nikoo

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