Collocation
ask a question
Definition
to say or write something in order to get information from someone
'ask a question' is a common English collocation. to say or write something in order to get information from someone
ask + a + question
“If you don’t understand, ask a question.”
Examples
- If you don’t understand, ask a question.
- Can I ask a question before we start?
- She asked a question about the homework.
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- Please ask a question at the end if anything is unclear.
- He always asks a question when the instructions are confusing.
- During the interview, I asked a question about the team’s goals.
- Before you sign the form, ask a question if you are unsure about any detail.
- I was nervous, but I still asked a question to clarify the schedule.
- The customer asked a question about the return policy at the counter.
More verb + determiner + nouns
- make a decision to choose what to do after thinking about different options
- make a mistake to do something wrong or incorrectly
- make an excuse to invent or give a reason (often not true) to avoid doing something or to explain a mistake
- make a mess to create a dirty, untidy, or disorganized situation; to spill, scatter, or cause disorder
- do a job to perform a task or piece of work; to complete work that needs to be done