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I asked him vs I asked to him

The correct sentence is 'I asked him.' The preposition 'to' is not used after the verb 'ask'.
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Last updated: July 17, 2024 • 57499 views

I asked him

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that you posed a question or made a request to a specific person.

Examples:

  • I asked him to help me with my homework.
  • She asked him about his plans for the weekend.
  • They asked him for directions to the nearest gas station.
  • He asked him if he wanted to go for a walk.
  • We asked him why he was late.
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  • Feb 21, 2020 ... I asked him if he was still interested and he said yes. However, he doesn't seem to be acting like he is. He always seems to be busy lately ...
  • Jan 25, 2023 ... It's much more natural to say "I asked him a question".
  • Sep 25, 2019 ... Try again. Open in App. Sign In. Why did my boyfriend get mad when I asked him if he is sleeping with another girl? All related (46).
  • Sep 5, 2024 ... Advice |. Miss Manners: I asked him to 'Dune 2,' and his smart-alecky response stung · My memory lapses aren't really my fault · Related Articles.
  • May 16, 2019 ... I asked him out, and he said no. Should I get over him? All related (100+).
  • Sep 9, 2018 ... "I asked him" is past tense because that communication happened in the past. However, what was discussed could be in any tense.
  • Feb 22, 2018 ... I asked him for coffee but he never replied and texted me back something unrelated. I'm feeling awkward to be around him and not sure how to ...
  • Apr 27, 2018 ... Hello all, Which of the followings do you think is correct ? 1. I asked him to be here on time. 2. I asked he be here on time.
  • Jun 20, 2020 ... I asked him where I stood with him and he didn't answer. He normally texts every day, but I haven't heard from him in a couple of days. Any ...

Alternatives:

  • I inquired of him
  • I questioned him
  • I requested of him
  • I sought information from him
  • I interrogated him

I asked to him

This phrase is incorrect in English. The preposition 'to' should not be used after the verb 'ask'.

  • Jun 16, 2018 ... I have a friend who is a Challenger player in BR server and he doesn't one trick champions at all. When I asked to him, he said that he just ...
  • Mar 2, 2021 ... ... I asked to him, why he isn't answering my texts .He apologized his mistake and he texted me back then we had a normal conversations for many ...
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  • Oct 24, 2017 ... ... I asked to him, why he isn't answering my texts .He apologized his mistake and he texted me back then we had a normal conversations for many ...
  • Sep 17, 2023 ... Some people need help for trial so I help them out. Fear the reaper: My dude got 2k bones after I asked to him, but he left the game bc his ...
  • Nov 22, 2022 ... ... I asked to him, why he isn't answering my texts .He apologized his mistake and he texted me back then we had a normal conversations for many ...
  • Let's start, shall we?", Hagoromo asks to us - me and the Kyūbi -, after sighing. +. "Start what?", I asked to him, as I tilted my head.
  • Apr 4, 2022 ... ... I asked to him, why he isn't answering my texts .He apologized his mistake and he texted me back then we had a normal conversations for many ...

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