English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'answer'
Learning English Vocabulary
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🗓️ 12 March 2025
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Summary
An answer is a response to a question or a problem, and there are many ways we can talk about it. Learn which verbs you’re likely to hear with it.
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| 0:00.0 | You're listening to BBC learning English.com. |
| 0:04.6 | Which verbs go with the word answer? Let's find the answer. An answer is a response to a question or a problem, and there are many ways we can talk about it. If you have or know the answers, it means you possess the information or solution. She always has the answers |
| 0:23.0 | to my questions. I don't know the answer to that yet, but I'll look into it for you. You might be |
| 0:28.6 | looking for or seeking answers when you're trying to find a solution to something. Then you might |
| 0:35.0 | find the answers you're looking for. |
| 0:39.9 | I'm looking for the answer to my leaking roof. |
| 0:41.7 | I found the answer. |
| 0:44.4 | I'm going to put some silicone tape over the hole. |
| 0:49.6 | If you need a response urgently from someone, you might demand an answer. |
| 0:52.0 | You make a strong request for an answer. |
| 0:55.3 | Then a person might give you an answer. |
| 0:58.2 | They respond with information or a solution. |
| 1:01.0 | I've demanded an answer from you. |
| 1:02.9 | Now you have to give it. |
| 1:05.1 | Which verbs go with answer? |
| 1:07.2 | Now you have the answer. BBC Learning English. |
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