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Michelle Cha Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Can I ask a question of you? / Can I ask a favor of you?

1. Can I ask a question of you?

2. Can I ask a favor of you?

Are the both grammatical?
  

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Michelle Cha Are the both grammatical? ' 'Ask a favor of' is more like a fixed phrase.

— Mister Micawber

  • Michelle Cha Are the both grammatical?
  • ' 'Ask a favor of' is more like a fixed phrase.
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Michelle ChaAre the both grammatical?
Yes, but the first is a bit dated or stilted, where we would normally say 'Can I ask you a question?'
'Ask a favor of' is more like a fixed phrase.
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