I think I asked vs I thought I asked earlier

Both phrases are correct, but they convey different meanings. 'I think I asked' implies that the speaker is currently considering whether they asked a question or not. 'I thought I asked earlier' indicates that the speaker believed they had asked a question in the past. The choice between the two depends on the timing and context of the situation.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1062 views

I think I asked

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express uncertainty about whether a question was asked.

This phrase is used when the speaker is unsure if they have asked a question and is seeking confirmation or clarification.

Examples:

I think I asked about the schedule for tomorrow, but I can't remember the answer.
Do you remember if I asked about the meeting location? I think I asked, but I'm not sure.

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I think number has to be "I asked a favour of him" because I think "I asked a favour to him" is just wrong! "I asked why of/to him." I think both are ...
I think I asked a hundred times. Asked the first night that we met. A hundred and one and she'll say yes. She's just that kind of girl. That kind of girl. You can't wait ...
Apr 5, 2015 ... I think I asked it for all the wrong reasons - I wanted some recognition, if truth be known. Something I need to work on. permalink; parent.

Alternatives:

I believe I asked
I'm not sure if I asked
I can't recall if I asked
I'm uncertain if I asked

I thought I asked earlier

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the belief that a question was asked in the past.

This phrase is used when the speaker is under the impression that they had asked a question at an earlier point in time.

Examples:

I thought I asked earlier if we could reschedule the meeting.
She seemed surprised when I repeated the question because I thought I asked earlier.

Alternatives:

I believed I asked earlier
I was under the impression I asked earlier
I remember asking earlier
I recall asking earlier

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