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If I may ask vs If I may asked

The correct phrase is 'if I may ask.' 'May' is a modal verb, so it should be followed by the base form of the verb 'ask.' 'If I may asked' is incorrect because 'asked' is the past tense form of the verb and does not match with 'may.'
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Last updated: July 11, 2024 • 76019 views

If I may ask

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to politely ask a question or seek permission to ask a question.

Examples:

  • If I may ask, what time does the meeting start?
  • Excuse me, if I may ask, where is the nearest restroom?
  • If I may ask, could you clarify the instructions for me?
  • May I ask, if I may ask, what is your opinion on this matter?
  • If I may ask, how did you come up with that idea?
  • Mar 29, 2019 ... 'If I may ask' is an expression that is placed before or after one asks a rather sensitive question. In most cases, it is used as a polite ...
  • Jul 23, 2024 ... 11 votes, 13 comments. 'What do you do for a living(,) if I may ask?' Where do I put the question mark?
  • Mar 6, 2013 ... Now I'm writing her an email, and would like to say something along the lines of "If I may ask a question, ... ... Source: I searched "If I may ...
  • Apr 27, 2024 ... If I may ask this question. Are there examples of simple architectures available on the internet for different hosting scenarios ...
  • Jan 26, 2014 ... I am always hesitant to say "always". :) English rarely has rules without exceptions. One obvious exception is: "If I may ask, how old are you?" ...
  • Aug 26, 2023 ... If I may ask, can you please rate this digivolution line and give me any ideas for any changes? Discussion.
  • Feb 27, 2024 ... If I may ask, why is this person requesting two cards? Thank you, Kevin SAP Concur Community Manager Did this response answer your question ...
  • Jul 2, 2012 ... If I may ask: have you seen it all? Here the valid answers are: No (I haven't seen it),; Yes (I have seen it),; No, you may not ask. You have ...
  • Jun 26, 2024 ... If I may ask please. What are some of your reasons for doing the Camino? Is it to see the different countries. Is it to experience the non ...
  • Oct 4, 2024 ... Jessica Vosk (@jessicavosk). 2 Replies. 26 Likes. If I may ask continued prayers and positivity…my endless thanks. ❤️.

If I may asked

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • Aug 28, 2023 ... Big W, honestly so good! What are these gloves and how much you paid for it if I may asked?
  • If I may asked you again ... If this is reduced what will be the advantages and banes to the future of this great city . What ever the Governor what to do ...
  • Oct 10, 2020 ... Sorry if I may asked a stupid question, I haven't read the web novel or light novel yet but I was just curious while looking at the wiki.
  • Jul 29, 2016 ... Hi guys if i may asked i tried the wip i do remember theirs a 3 jobs but when i check the latest wip its only 2 the bank job is missing ...
  • Dec 8, 2020 ... Hey friends, I'm new with ERPNext and this is my first project. So please bear with me, if I may asked sometimes a little more.
  • ... Mathyas ....why not...if I may asked... 4 yrs. Aparajita Gupta. Good for you if you don't accept. For most, this is the ultimate truth. Sorry as well.. 4 yrs.
  • Feb 20, 2018 ... If I may asked, why you didn't use the 395 uv? Did you change the 460nm to 450nm? I am thinking about sealing the 3.5 and 7.5 to 14k and sealing ...
  • Nov 18, 2020 ... Glad to hear that no one was seriously injured (sans the rib fracture) If I may asked, what happened? Did the driver run a red light, or ...
  • Apr 6, 2020 ... Where did you see there will have 16 stages, if I may asked? Just curious. I look up on official website they didn't anything about the ...

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