ask

ask + noun
Can I ask a question?

ask + someone + noun
Can I ask you a question?

ask + about + noun
He asked about my family.

ask + someone + about + noun
He asked me about my family.

ask + someone + to + base form
He asked me to help him.

ask + for + noun
He asked for my advice.

ask + if/whether + clause
He asked if I could help him.