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#43192 Tue, 24 Aug 04 07:13 AM

Please, explain the difference between saying "ask him" and "ask to him". Which is right?

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#43206 Tue, 24 Aug 04 09:35 AM

Only 'ask him' is correct; 'ask does not take the particle; neither does 'tell', but 'say' does.

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