Synonym warm-up – part 1

Synonyms for ask

? Which of the explanations best describes the word

N1. Demand

To keep asking someone for something in an annoying way
To ask for something in a firm way, insisting that someone gives you what you want
To ask for something in a formal way

N2. Beg

to ask for food or drink in a restaurant
to ask for something in an urgent way, because you want it very much
to tell someone you want them to give you something

? Which word is being described

N3. to keep asking someone for something in an annoying way

demand
nag
plead

N4. a formal word meaning to ask for something

order
pester
request

.Choose the best word to replace the words in bold

.N5. Furious parents have asked for an explanation from the school

 demanded
requested
ordered

?Which word best completes the sentence

.N6. I _________ him not to leave, but he wouldn’t listen

requested / begged / demanded

: Answers

N1. To ask for something in a firm way, insisting that someone gives you what you want
N2. to ask for something in an urgent way, because you want it very much
N3. nag
N4. request
N5. demanded
N6. begged