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Free sign upThe phrase "When asked" is correct and usable in written English
It is used to introduce a piece of dialogue. For example, "When asked what she thought of the situation, Mary said she didn't know what to do."
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When asked, he played down the notion.
When asked where he was going,….
When asked, he poses for photos.
When asked, they declined to identify themselves.
When asked, he replied simply, "no".
When asked about it, he sighed.
When asked to leave it, he froze.
When asked about it, he stopped laughing.
When asked, they laughed.
When asked, Telfair paused.
"When?" asked a nervous journalist.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com