45 Sentences With Ask: Better English Questions!

How do you make questions and sentences with ask? Find out here with 45 native-English examples! Read and repeat them all for great fluency!

Sentences with ask

Here are the first lot of sentences with ask. Read them, then repeat them as smoothly as you are able to. Fluency and grammar awareness can be improved here!

1. I’d like to ask you a question.
2. Please ask your mom for permission.
3. May I ask where you’re from?
4. Can you ask the teacher for help?
5. Ask your boss about the new project. She can explain it to you.
6. Excuse me, can I ask for directions?
7. Please ask your friends to join us!
8. Could I ask for a favor?
9. Did you ask your sister to pick up the groceries?
10. I would like to ask you for your opinion.
11. Ask your dad to fix the broken chair.
12. May I ask what time it is?
13. Can you ask your brother to lend me his car?
14. Please ask your neighbor to water the plants while you are away.
15. I’d like to ask you for some advice

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Sentences with ask: Part 2

Here are the next set of sentences with ask. Keep reading and repeating them, you’re doing super!

16. I am going to ask about taking a holiday. I hope my manager agrees.
17. You should ask the staff to turn up the air conditioning.
18. Gemma will ask a question to the English teacher.
19. This class always asks great questions.
20. Please ask Mr. Smith what time it is.

How do you use the verb ask?

The verb “ask” is commonly used to request information, permission, favors, or advice. Like this:

• It is used to request information or seek clarification.
• It is also used to request permission or seek approval.
• “Ask” can be used to make a request or seek assistance.
• It is used to solicit opinions or advice.
• “Ask” can be used to inquire about someone’s well-being or state of mind.

Here’s how you can use it:

Sentence Structure	Example
Question Word + Auxiliary Verb + Subject + Verb	“Can I ask for your view?”
	Can
Auxiliary Verb + Subject + Verb + Object	“Did you ask Mary to pick up the groceries?”
	Did
Modal Verb + Subject + Verb + Object	“Can you ask dad for help?”
	Can
Modal Verb + Subject + Verb + Preposition + Object	“May I ask where you’re from?”
	May

So, in English, the basic word order for sentences with the verb “ask” is: Question Word/Modal Verb/Auxiliary Verb + Subject + Verb + [Preposition + Object]. Remember, you can always rearrange the sentence to fit different tenses, question forms, and requests. Practice using “ask” in different contexts to improve your fluency!

Ask in a sentence

Here are some more examples of ask in a sentence. As with before, read and repeat them all, adding natural intonation if you can.

21. Did you ask your cousin for the recipe?
22. Can I ask for the wifi password?
23. He will ask for a ride home.
24. They often ask for advice.
25. You should ask before you borrow.
26. We ask that you be patient.
27. Ask her to join the team.
28. He asked me to keep a secret.
29. Can I ask for a refill?
30. Have you asked Max what he does?

Asking sentence examples

What’s the difference between ask and asking? It lies in their grammatical forms and functions within a sentence. Let’s find out, and then look at some “asking” sentence examples!

1. “Ask” is a verb, specifically the base form or infinitive form of the verb.
2. “Asking” is a gerund, which is a verb form that functions as a noun.

In terms of usage:

• “Ask” is used to express the act of posing a question, making a request, or seeking information or advice.
  Example: “Can I ask you a question?”
• “Asking” is used to refer to the action or process of asking.
  Example: “His constant asking for help annoys me.”

31. I’d start by asking how your day has been so far.
32. Are you comfortable with me asking personal questions?
33. She was asking a lot of questions, but they were good ones!
34. Last week, he was asking for forgiveness.
35. Sometimes, people find themselves asking the same question multiple times.
36. Are you asking for my opinion about the food? It’s great!
37. Can I have the pleasure of asking you to join me for dinner?
38. He regrets not asking someone a question once.
39. At work, she has a strategy for asking for a raise.
40. Have you ever regretted not asking someone a question?
41. You are asking me to keep a secret.
42. Do you find it easy or challenging to keep asking for what you want?
43. He is asking for too much pocket money.
44. Have you ever found yourself asking for advice from strangers?
45. He was asking a question to the teacher when the bell rang.

Sentences with ask: FAQs

Here are some often-asked questions surrounding today’s verb, ask:

Is ask a past tense?

No, “ask” is not a past tense verb. The past tense of “ask” is “asked.” It is important to use the correct verb form when talking about past events or actions.

Example sentence:

• I asked my teacher for help with my homework yesterday.

What is the perfect tense of ask?

The perfect tense of “ask” is formed by using the auxiliary verb “have” followed by the past participle of “ask,” which is “asked.” It is used to talk about actions that happened before a certain point in time or have a continuing effect in the present.

Example sentence:

• He has asked me for advice multiple times this week.

Which tense is used to ask questions?

The tense most commonly used to ask questions is the present tense. However, depending on the context, other tenses can be used as well. It is important to consider the time frame and the specific information being requested when forming questions.

Example sentence:

• Are you asking me to come to the party with you?

What is the 3rd form of ask?

The 3rd form of “ask” (the past participle) is also “asked.” This form is used in the present perfect tense, past perfect tense, and other tenses that require a past participle.

Example sentence:

• She had already asked for permission before leaving the room.

What is the passive form of ask?

The passive form of “ask” is “be asked.” When using the passive voice, the subject receives the action rather than performing it. This form is used when the focus is on the person or thing being asked rather than the one doing the asking.

Example sentence:

• The question was asked by the teacher at the end of the presentation.

Sentences with ask: a very useful verb to know

I hope you have enjoyed today’s fun sentences with ask! It is a very useful verb, as we have discovered. Knowing how to use the word “ask” correctly is important for effective communication. It allows you to request information, seek permission, and ask for help. When used properly, it demonstrates politeness and clarity. Mastering the usage of “ask” enhances your ability to express yourself accurately and confidently in various social and professional situations. Thanks for reading today!