A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Answer a question.

To reply to an inquiry.

意味

To provide a response to an inquiry.

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文化的背景

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.

意味

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.

自分をテスト

Choose the correct sentence.

Which is correct?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: b

Answer is transitive; no preposition needed.

Fill in the blank.

Can you _____ the question?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

The base form is needed after 'can'.

Complete the dialogue.

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

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

Direct object usage is correct.

Match the verb to the object.

Match 'answer' with its object.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

Questions are answered.

🎉 スコア: /4

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練習問題バンク

4 問題
Choose the correct sentence. Choose A1

Which is correct?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: b

Answer is transitive; no preposition needed.

Fill in the blank. Fill Blank A1

Can you _____ the question?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 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 _____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

Direct object usage is correct.

Match the verb to the object. Match A1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

Questions are answered.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

8 問

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.

関連フレーズ

🔗

Ask a question

contrast

To inquire.

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Provide an answer

synonym

To give a response.

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Respond to a query

synonym

To reply.

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