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asked from my sister vs asked my sister

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Asked my sister' is the more common and natural way to express the action of asking a question to your sister. On the other hand, 'asked from my sister' is less common and might be used in specific situations where the emphasis is on the source of the information or help received.

Last updated: March 25, 2024

asked from my sister

This phrase is less common but can be used in specific contexts to emphasize the source of information or help received from the sister.

This phrase is used when you want to highlight that the action of asking was directed towards your sister as the source of information or help.
  • He asked my sisters to stop stealing cars.
  • I asked my sister if he was killed.
  • I asked my sister about her... ...and she said that when Sam was a freshman...
  • But I've asked my sisters to look out for it.
  • My sister asked me if I was the father.
  • My sister asked you a question!
  • Yes, my sister asked me to visit her in Paris.
  • My sister asked if we wanted to visit next week.
  • My sister asked me to return this to you.
  • My sister asked me if I was going grey.
  • Kevin asked me about my sister.
  • Look my sister asked for my help and I agreed to take you in.
  • My sister asked if they could come stay with me for a while.
  • I asked Sister Abelard to check and it's vanished.
  • Surely my sister has asked you to join the other highborn ladies in Maegor's holdfast.
  • My sister's asked me to come down. I've never been able to.
  • This is the first time somebody's asked me for my sister's number and I haven't stabbed them in the throat.
  • My sister asked me to come home, I lived here all my life.
  • "Got what?", my sister asked
  • Why haven't you asked Sister Augustine about these things directly?

Alternatives:

  • asked my sister for help
  • asked my sister for information

asked my sister

This is the more common and natural way to express the action of asking a question to your sister.

This phrase is used when you simply want to convey that you asked a question to your sister without emphasizing the source of information or help.
  • So I asked my sister what to give him and she said a tuna sandwich.
  • I asked my sister about her... ...and she said that when Sam was a freshman...
  • I asked my sister if he was killed.
  • In order to write the book, I asked my sister questions. I wanted to know who my father was, who was the father she had known.

Alternatives:

  • asked a question to my sister
  • inquired of my sister

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