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Yes, they're both fine.

There are many verbs used to describe speaking, but only a few specifically for questions. Some work for both, as you have shown.

Hi Avangi,

Thank you for your explanation. Now I feel better, just because of that.

Then, I assume that both verb

He said, "Do you like Mexican food?"

This is fine.

(Sometimes we confuse "the best answer" with "a correct answer.")

Hi Avangi,

Thank you for your reply. End of questions! Just about this matter!

(Sometimes we confuse "the best ans

Thinking SpainI wonder why you are saying it

I probably should not have. Perhaps it related to an issue in another thread.

Often a questioner asks if something can be used in a certain way (sometimes without an example), and the answer is, "Yes, it can be."

And then someone comes along and says, "No, I would never use that! It

Hi Avangi,

Now I got it. I'm one of those. I sometimes ask 'Is there a better one?' or 'Is it correct to ... ?'

Best regards

TS

Thinking Spainor 'Is it correct to ... ?'

Examples are always helpful in making sure the questioner and the respondant are on the same page.
Even the most carefully crafted rules seem to have exceptions.

If an English learner tentatively frames a rule the way he thinks it might be, the chances are good there will be exceptions. And the rule might

Hi Avangi.

Point taken! Thank you for the advice.

From now on I'll try to give always an example. It is really clea