Learn English – “I ask you consider” vs “I ask THAT you consider” vs “I ask you TO consider”

infinitivessentence-construction

  1. I ask you consider…
  2. I ask that you consider…
  3. I ask you to consider…

Which is correct?

Best Answer

"I ask you to consider" and "I ask that you consider" are correct. "I ask you consider" is incorrect without further context.

Depending on the rest of the sentence, you may want to rephrase it as "Please consider...". Some example sentences:

"I ask that you consider your mother's feelings before you make a decision."
"Please consider your mother's feelings before you make a decision."
"I ask you to consider the consequences carefully before answering."
"Please consider my request for an extension."

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