An answer is a response to a question, message or other request.
The idea
Say an answer to the question, give an answer and write an answer. The plural is answers. As a verb, say answer the question without to.
Examples
- I know the answer to your question.
- Please write your answer clearly.
- Her answer was correct.
- We are waiting for an answer.
- The teacher checked our answers.
- He gave an honest answer.
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Watch out
The noun answer does not mean the response is correct: an answer can be right or wrong.
Try it yourself
Choose the noun preposition. I know the answer ___ the question. (to / from)
Show answer or example answer
to
Use to between the noun answer and the question.
Choose the verb pattern. Which uses answer as a verb? (Answer the question. / An answer to the question.)
Show answer or example answer
Answer the question.
The verb pattern is answer the question.
Decide whether an answer must be correct. Can an answer be wrong? (yes / no)
Show answer or example answer
yes
A response can be either correct or incorrect.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the noun preposition. I know the answer ___ the question. (to / from)
Choose the verb pattern. Which uses answer as a verb? (Answer the question. / An answer to the question.)
Decide whether an answer must be correct. Can an answer be wrong? (yes / no)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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