Why we should not use asks for this question?

Jeyanthi · Wed Mar 29, 2006 9:24 am *Why we should not use asks for this question?*

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #86 "Simple Present (3)", question 1

The moment he crossed the doorstep, an old school friend comes up to Andrew, ......... to buy him a drink and tells him not to look so worried.

(a) begs
(b) requests
(c) asks
(d) offers

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #86 "Simple Present (3)", answer 1

The moment he crossed the doorstep, an old school friend comes up to Andrew, offers to buy him a drink and tells him not to look so worried.

Correct answer: (d) offers
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Why we should not use asks for this question?

Jeyanthi

Alan · Wed Mar 29, 2006 10:05 am *Asks/offers*

Hi Jeyanthi,

You wrote:

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