A1 Collocation Neutral

Answer a question.

To reply to an inquiry.

Practícalo

Significado

To provide a response to an inquiry.

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Contexto cultural

In US classrooms, students are often encouraged to 'answer the question' even if they are unsure, as participation is valued. In formal British settings, 'answering a question' might involve a polite preamble like 'That's a very good point'. In Japan, answering a question directly in a group setting might be avoided to prevent conflict.

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Transitive Verb

Always treat 'answer' as a transitive verb. It wants an object immediately.

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No Prepositions

Never put 'to', 'at', or 'for' after 'answer' when it is a verb.

Significado

To provide a response to an inquiry.

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Transitive Verb

Always treat 'answer' as a transitive verb. It wants an object immediately.

⚠️

No Prepositions

Never put 'to', 'at', or 'for' after 'answer' when it is a verb.

Ponte a prueba

Choose the correct sentence.

Which is correct?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: b

Answer is transitive; no preposition needed.

Fill in the blank.

Can you _____ the question?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

The base form is needed after 'can'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Why are you silent? B: I don't know how to _____.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

Direct object usage is correct.

Match the verb to the object.

Match 'answer' with its object.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

Questions are answered.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Choose the correct sentence. Choose A1

Which is correct?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: b

Answer is transitive; no preposition needed.

Fill in the blank. Fill Blank A1

Can you _____ the question?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

The base form is needed after 'can'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Why are you silent? B: I don't know how to _____.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

Direct object usage is correct.

Match the verb to the object. Match A1

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

Questions are answered.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

8 preguntas

No, that is grammatically incorrect. Use 'answer the question'.

It can be both. 'I have an answer' (noun) vs 'I will answer' (verb).

They are similar, but 'reply' needs 'to'.

It is neutral and used everywhere.

You don't! It is silent.

Yes, it is perfect for professional emails.

You can say 'I cannot answer the question'.

Yes, it is one of the most common collocations in English.

Frases relacionadas

🔗

Ask a question

contrast

To inquire.

🔄

Provide an answer

synonym

To give a response.

🔄

Respond to a query

synonym

To reply.

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