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ask from teacher vs ask to the teacher

Both phrases are not correct in English. The correct preposition to use with 'ask' in this context is 'ask the teacher'.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 3831 views

ask from teacher

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'from' is not used with 'ask'.

The correct preposition to use with 'ask' when referring to a specific person is 'ask the teacher'.
  • What more can you ask from a teacher?
  • You have to ask for permission from your teacher.
  • We always ask the teacher to pick first.
  • You were supposed to ask your teacher about a tutor.
  • I'll go ask the teacher again.
  • Please ask the teachers to have injection
  • Ask your teacher and he will assign you one.
  • In the end we decided to ask our teacher for advice.
  • Well, we'll ask your teacher if that qualifies as your story and I'll go with her decision.
  • Let your dad ask out your teacher.
  • If the teacher asks, say you came alone.
  • I don't understand the questions that the teacher asks.
  • I don't understand the questions that the teacher asks.
  • Why do you not ask your teacher for advice?
  • No, if you want to know what society's going to be like in 20 years, ask a kindergarten teacher.
  • What did Teacher ask you just now?
  • When the teachers would ask questions, she'd be the first person to raise her hand.
  • I turn to your teacher and ask her to organize a performance... which I'm sure will combine culture and pedagogy.
  • They know. In fact, don't ask just any kindergarten teacher, ask an experienced one.
  • In fact, don't ask just any kindergarten teacher, ask an experienced one.

Alternatives:

  • ask the teacher

ask to the teacher

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'to' is not used with 'ask' in this context.

The correct preposition to use with 'ask' when referring to a specific person is 'ask the teacher'.
  • We always ask the teacher to pick first.
  • Please ask the teachers to have injection
  • I still hope one day, we could ask him to be the teacher of our young prince
  • I still hope one day, we could ask him to be the teacher of our prince
  • I'll go ask the teacher again.
  • If the teacher asks, say you came alone.
  • I don't understand the questions that the teacher asks.
  • I don't understand the questions that the teacher asks.
  • When the teachers would ask questions, she'd be the first person to raise her hand.
  • When we were students, the teachers would ask what we wanted to be when we grew up.
  • You were supposed to ask your teacher about a tutor.
  • Ask your teacher and he will assign you one.
  • In the end we decided to ask our teacher for advice.
  • what the teacher asks you to do all the time.
  • Well, we'll ask your teacher if that qualifies as your story and I'll go with her decision.
  • Let your dad ask out your teacher.
  • Why do you not ask your teacher for advice?
  • What more can you ask from a teacher?
  • No, if you want to know what society's going to be like in 20 years, ask a kindergarten teacher.
  • What did Teacher ask you just now?

Alternatives:

  • ask the teacher

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