ASK vs. ASK FOR

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Today we are going to learn the difference between the verbs ask and ask for. As you will see, the verb particle for changes the meaning of the verb ask.

ASK
It means: to speak or write to someone to get information; to ask someone a question about something

Example 1:
Jill: Can I ask you a question about tomorrow's meeting?
Scott: Sure. What do you want to know?

Example 2: I need to ask Mr. Cross something. Is he in his office?

Example 3: She asked me if I was going to attend the meeting.

ASK FOR
It means: to speak or write to someone because you want them to give you something; to ask someone for something

Example 4: The little boy asked his mother for a biscuit.

Example 5: We wrote to the airline company to ask for a refund (devolución).

Do you know the translation of these two verbs into Spanish? The answer is after my signature (in the Daily Vitamin email).

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I hope you enjoy the rest of your day!