curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-how-to-clarify-misunderstandings/67e2ae1300a8edcdede767db.md
Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.
Can I BLANK you BLANK a few of them?
ask
This verb is used when someone wants to get information or permission.
about
This preposition connects related topic or subject.
Ask about means to request information related to a specific topic. For example:
I asked about the new feature. – You wanted information on the feature.
Can I ask you about... is a polite way to start a question when you want information or help. It shows that you're asking for permission to talk about a specific topic. For example:
Can I ask you about the project deadline? – This means you want to talk about the deadline and get more details.
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