I shall answer to your question vs I shall answer your question

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I shall answer your question' is the more common and natural way to express this idea. 'I shall answer to your question' is also grammatically correct but less commonly used.

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I shall answer to your question

This phrase is grammatically correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase can be used to indicate that you will respond to someone's question. It is less common than 'I shall answer your question.'

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Mr President, Mrs Kinnock, I shall try to answer your questions as fully as possible.
Mr President, I shall answer your questions and contributions on those matters which fall within the jurisdiction of the Commission.
Madam President, I shall answer any question from Mrs Lulling, since she voted in favour of the Commission.
On the problem raised by Mr Matsakis about transporting water to Cyprus, I know the problem exists and I shall answer this question later.
Before giving the floor to Mrs Fontaine, I shall answer the question which Mr de Vries put to me directly.
I shall try to answer the question within the framework set by Mrs McCarthy.
To comment on your motion for a resolution in relation with the debate that I have heard this morning, I shall try to answer two questions.
We also have the situation in the Netherlands, and so I shall not answer the question as to whether subsidies have recently been granted.
I shall also answer questions from the Members of Parliament who voted against the Commission, though somewhat more briefly!
The company shall answer the questions put to it by shareholders.
The company shall answer the questions put to it by shareholders.
I admit that it does not provide a completely adequate answer to your question and I shall ensure that you are given a more precise answer tomorrow.
The Chairperson shall make a statement before the European Parliament at least quarterly and shall answer any questions put by its members.
The Chairperson shall make a statement before the European Parliament at least quarterly and shall answer any questions put by its members.
The Office shall answer any questions falling within its competence in connection with the remit of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).
The Office shall answer any questions falling within its competence in connection with the remit of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).
As Liverpool Assurance prosecute this case largely on my account, I shall answer to it in court.
I shall answer the last part of the question first.
I shall ensure that answers to written questions are more complete in future.
I shall therefore beware of giving a definitive answer to this difficult question.

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I will address your question
I will provide an answer to your question

I shall answer your question

This phrase is the more common and natural way to express the idea of responding to a question.

This phrase is a common way to indicate that you will respond to someone's question. It is more commonly used than 'I shall answer to your question.'

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Mr President, I shall answer your questions and contributions on those matters which fall within the jurisdiction of the Commission.
Mr President, Mrs Kinnock, I shall try to answer your questions as fully as possible.
Madam President, I shall answer any question from Mrs Lulling, since she voted in favour of the Commission.
On the problem raised by Mr Matsakis about transporting water to Cyprus, I know the problem exists and I shall answer this question later.
Before giving the floor to Mrs Fontaine, I shall answer the question which Mr de Vries put to me directly.
I shall try to answer the question within the framework set by Mrs McCarthy.
To comment on your motion for a resolution in relation with the debate that I have heard this morning, I shall try to answer two questions.
We also have the situation in the Netherlands, and so I shall not answer the question as to whether subsidies have recently been granted.
I shall also answer questions from the Members of Parliament who voted against the Commission, though somewhat more briefly!
I could mention many projects, but I shall do that when I answer your questions later on.
Mr Harbour, with regard to market surveillance, I shall have an opportunity to answer your questions at a later date.
The company shall answer the questions put to it by shareholders.
The company shall answer the questions put to it by shareholders.
The Chairperson shall make a statement before the European Parliament at least quarterly and shall answer any questions put by its members.
The Chairperson shall make a statement before the European Parliament at least quarterly and shall answer any questions put by its members.
The Office shall answer any questions falling within its competence in connection with the remit of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).
The Office shall answer any questions falling within its competence in connection with the remit of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).
I shall answer your first point very clearly.
I shall answer the last part of the question first.
Ex post evaluation shall answer the evaluation questions, paying particular attention to the use made of resources and the effectiveness and efficiency of assistance and its impact and shall draw conclusions concerning rural development policy, including its contribution to the common agricultural policy.

Alternatives:

I shall answer to your question
I will respond to your question
I will reply to your question
I will address your question
I will provide an answer to your question

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I shall answer to your question vs I shall answer your question