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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Ask that man (for) directions

Ask that man for directions; he looks like a local.

Hi,
Is "for" optional? If not, would you tell me why in a few words? Thanks.
  

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FOR is NOT optional in the above. You must ask someone FOR a favor, information, istructions in English. The statement without FOR - "ask that man directions" is nonsense.

— Dormouse

  • FOR is NOT optional in the above.
  • You must ask someone FOR a favor, information, istructions in English.
  • The statement without FOR - "ask that man directions" is nonsense.
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FOR is NOT optional in the above. You must ask someone FOR a favor, information, istructions in English. The statement without FOR - "ask that man directions" is nonsense.
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