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answer on vs answer about

Both 'answer on' and 'answer about' are not commonly used in English. The correct preposition to use after 'answer' is 'to'. Therefore, neither of the given phrases is correct or commonly used.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 3307 views

answer on

This is not a correct construction in English.

The preposition 'on' is not typically used after 'answer'.
  • I forgot to get an answer on something time-sensitive.
  • It sometimes takes a relatively long time to receive an answer on matters that are quite straightforward.
  • I'm very close to an answer on that.
  • I would like a clear answer on this point.
  • No answer on either of their phones.
  • I want an answer on what will move Pakistan on Schaeffer.
  • I should be grateful for an answer on this point.
  • You will, of course, receive an answer on this point.
  • This is my answer on the Commission's behalf.
  • And I still don't think I got a clear answer on that pledge of allegiance thing.
  • No answer on them has been received until today, although the stagnation regarding official provision of VAT exemption by the Turkish Treasury was finally overcome during November.
  • When will the Council give an answer on this file?
  • In turn, the President must give you an answer on what has happened to your question.
  • I just wish to thank the President-in-Office for the excellent, lengthy and detailed answer on this important subject.
  • I refuse to answer on the grounds that it might incriminate me.
  • I need an honest answer on one more thing.
  • I need an honest answer on one more thing.
  • No answer on Manley's phone.
  • I need an answer on when they're going to start moving.
  • You're still waiting for an answer on that one.

answer about

This is not a correct construction in English.

The preposition 'about' is not typically used after 'answer'.
  • I need that answer about the radial nerve transfer.
  • When I asked him about his abilities I sensed pride in his answer about his accuracy and perfection.
  • This is where Mark gives a long, rambling answer about taking Stacy to Paris.
  • Mr President, I am grateful to the Commissioner for the answer about soil erosion, but I would like to ask him a supplementary question.
  • You never give me a straight answer about anything.
  • So this is his answer about a defining moment in American history.
  • If you give me an answer about the settlement.
  • You have questions you think I can answer about the past.
  • Thank you, krystal, For that illuminating answer about syria.
  • Her answer about being at the spa with the victim shows deception.
  • And I gave you the wrong answer about my favourite drink.
  • Those are the last questions I'll answer about that place.
  • I still can't get a straight answer about who my real dad is.
  • I'm here to demand an immediate answer about whether I'm joining the study group.
  • And you never gave me a straight answer about when I can join the Trouble Tones.
  • There is the answer about the vision, and you can win people over with this.
  • I was told that there were at least nine certified devices, but I was not given an answer about the estimated unit price.
  • Because I think I am getting closer to finding an answer about what happened to daddy.
  • We have a drink, a dance, and boom - you want an answer about the rest of my life.
  • Like when you didn't give me a straight answer about the lacy panties.

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