English · Common Verbs

asks

/ɑːsks/

[/ɑːsks/]

third-person singular of ask

Beginnerverb

Definition

Third-person singular present of 'ask': used when he, she, or it puts a question or makes a request.

Example

My teacher always asks difficult questions at the end of every science lesson.

My teacher always asks difficult questions at the end of every science lesson.

Etymology

From Old English 'ascian' (to ask, seek).

How & Where It’s Used

Used with singular subjects in the present tense for questions and requests.

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