Table of Contents
- 1 How do you ask a question to someone?
- 2 How do you use Ask verbs?
- 3 What is a difference between a few and few?
- 4 How do you use a question in a sentence?
- 5 What does it mean when someone says I have few questions?
- 6 Is it correct to say ask him a question or ask?
- 7 How do you politely ask for further explanation?
How do you ask a question to someone?
Break the ice and get to know people better by selecting several of these get-to-know-you questions.
- Who is your hero?
- If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
- What is your biggest fear?
- What is your favorite family vacation?
- What would you change about yourself if you could?
- What really makes you angry?
How do you use Ask verbs?
Ask is a verb meaning ‘put a question or seek an answer from someone’:
- Can I ask you a question?
- He asked me what age I was.
- ‘How are you? ‘ she asked.
Is there a difference between a few and few?
Both the terms “few” and a few” technically refer to more than one, so some people use them interchangeably, assuming they mean the same, but that is not correct. ‘A few’ means ‘some’, whereas ‘few’ means ‘not a lot of’.
What is a difference between a few and few?
Few is a quantifier used with plural countable nouns. Without the article “a,” few emphasizes a small number of something.
How do you use a question in a sentence?
The MLA Style Center
- If a direct question contained in a sentence is long or has internal punctuation, set the question off with a comma and begin it with a capital letter:
- A single question contained in a sentence can also be preceded by a colon as long as the word before the question is not a verb.
How do you politely ask a question in an email?
How to ask for help via email
- Use a clear, direct subject line.
- Greet your reader.
- Establish your credibility.
- Put the question in the first or second sentence.
- Use a call to action to clarify the next steps.
- Make your email easy to read.
- Give your reader a deadline.
- Close the email politely and thoughtfully.
What does it mean when someone says I have few questions?
The word “few” (not many) means something different from “a few” (several). So, saying “I have few questions” basically means, “I don’t have many questions.” If you want to ask for more information, you wouldn’t use this phrase.
Is it correct to say ask him a question or ask?
Neither one is normal; askdoes require an addressee, since it’s a speech verb, but it normally requires the Dative Alternation (i.e, we say Ask him a questionrather than *Ask a question to/for him). Ofis occasionally used, but it’s formal and involves presuppositions about authority and social status.
What is the difference between a question on and a question about?
“a question on” means: “a question on the topic of” and therefore can only be used when one can insert the phrase “the topic of” after the “on”, while “a question about” can used before anything. “I have a question on problem 5 in the homework assignment.” equals “I have a question on the topic of problem 5 in the homework assignment.”
How do you politely ask for further explanation?
There are a few simple steps to follow when you’re looking for further explanation. Admit you need clarification. Admitting you need more information makes the next step much easier for the person you ask. Don’t be vague, simply state that you don’t understand.