ASK+ PEPOSITIONS

Never use a preposition between “ask” and the person you are asking.

When you want an object, you can use ask for + object:

• I asked for a hamburger.
• I asked my boss for a raise.

When you want general information, you can use ask about:

• I asked about her family.
• She asked me about my job.

When you want specific information, you can use ask + (question word):

• I asked how much the camera cost.
• Let’s ask what time the theater opens.
• One moment – I’m on the phone asking my brother where we can park the car.

When you want somebody to do something, you can use ask (someone) to:

• I asked him to turn off the lights.
• Martha asked me not to use her computer.
• We’re going to ask the teacher to help us.