"respond" and "answer"

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Pierce111

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Is that correct to say:
a) I answered on a question (problem).
b) I answered a question (problem).
c) I responded on a question (problem).
d) I responded a question (problem).

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Only 'I answered a question' is correct.
 

Pierce111

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and for "respond":
"I responded to a question"
Is that correct?
 

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