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someone asked me vs someone asks me

Both phrases are correct, but the verb tenses are different. 'Someone asked me' is past tense, meaning that the action occurred at a specific point in the past. 'Someone asks me' is present tense, indicating that the action is ongoing or habitual.
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someone asked me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in the past tense, indicating that the asking occurred at a specific point in the past.

This phrase is used to talk about a past event where someone posed a question to the speaker. It indicates that the asking happened at a specific time in the past.

Examples:

  • Someone asked me about my favorite movie yesterday.
  • Yesterday, someone asked me for directions.
  • Aug 4, 2024 ... Someone asked me to donate to them. Discussion. I just thought it was funny they were like "Can you donate I recently got laid off and I ...
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  • Dec 1, 2021 ... Someone asked me to design a tattoo for them, but I don't know how..... I'm not really sure where to go for help, so I went here (you guys ...
  • Apr 20, 2021 ... Someone asked me to log in his bank account and make transfers to another account. What should I do? All related (43). Recommended.
  • Oct 10, 2016 ... Someone asked me, “Aren't you worried about the state of the world?” I allowed myself to breathe and then I said, “What is most important is ...
  • Sep 23, 2024 ... Someone asked me for one piece of advice for a great year as they turned 46. I said.... “Put more on your plate of the things you love to ...
  • Jul 11, 2019 ... What do I do if someone asked me out and I don't know how I feel about him? A lot of my friends are friends with him and if I say no, ...
  • May 28, 2024 ... Someone asked me what's my writing process lately. In the words of the great Leonard Cohen, “If I knew where songs come from, I would visit ...
  • Oct 4, 2024 ... Someone asked me the other day what I'm looking for in this next stage of my career: I want to do meaningful work with good people.

Alternatives:

  • Someone had asked me
  • Someone inquired about me

someone asks me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in the present tense, indicating that the asking is ongoing or habitual.

This phrase is used to talk about a current or habitual action where someone regularly poses questions to the speaker. It indicates that the asking is a recurring or continuous action.

Examples:

  • Every day, someone asks me for help with their homework.
  • My colleague often asks me for advice.
  • Jul 13, 2021 ... Anytime someone asks me a personal question my mind goes blank. Questions/Advice/Support. Does this happen to anyone else? For example ...
  • Jul 31, 2017 ... In the first conditional, we use the present tense, and "someone" uses the first person singular - so "If someone asks me the time, ...
  • Mar 25, 2015 ... I've been playing for about twenty years and even though I've done open mic shows I still dislike having to play when someone asks me to ...
  • Feb 26, 2016 ... When someone asks me, I just say, "I don't know. Are you?"* · Or this if it's a person of the same gender: "If I was, I wouldn't hit on you." ( ...
  • Jul 26, 2024 ... Next time someone asks me what my proudests accomplishment is, I have a new answer…. Marrying my best friend Paulina in a truly picture ...
  • Oct 5, 2024 ... I am honored everytime someone asks me apart of their ink! GOOD TIMES FOREVER #tattooideas #forever.
  • When Someone Asks Me How My Child with Special Needs is Doing. Alethea Mshar. Special needs mom and Blogger. 01/18/17 3:57 PM PST. special needs.
  • May 11, 2024 ... 1824 likes, 31 comments - sarah_pavan on May 11, 2024: "My face when someone asks me how the season is going All we can do is take things ...
  • When someone asks me where I'm really from, I answer with this question. author image. Sabreena DeanPublished May 17, 2024, 3:00pm. Share this article via ...
  • Jan 9, 2018 ... When someone asks me a dumb question. ... No photo description available. PreviousNext · Trey Kennedy, profile picture. Trey Kennedy. When someone ...

Alternatives:

  • Someone is asking me
  • Someone keeps asking me

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