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"ask you" vs "ask to you"

The correct phrase is "ask you." The preposition "to" is not needed after the verb "ask" when followed by the pronoun "you." This is a common construction in English.

Last Updated: March 19, 2024

ask you

This is the correct construction in English.

Use "ask you" when you want to indicate the action of asking someone a question or for something directly.

Examples:

  • Can I ask you a question?
  • I need to ask you for a favor.
  • She asked you to call her back.
  • He asked you to help him with the project.
  • They will ask you to join the team.

Alternatives:

  • ask someone
  • ask me
  • ask him
  • ask her
  • ask them

ask to you

This construction is incorrect in English.

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