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  1. 19-Jul-2011, 11:05 #1
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    The teacher requested me to answer the question.
    Is this sentence correct?
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  2. 19-Jul-2011, 13:32 #2
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    Default Re: request

    Quote Originally Posted by beachboy View Post
    The teacher requested me to answer the question.
    Is this sentence correct?
    Requested would be understood but someone requests something. I would prefer: "The teacher requested that I answer the question" OR "asked me to answer....." .
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    Default Re: request

    asked me wins hands down IMO.
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