The phrase "alone ask" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It is unclear when it could be used due to its lack of grammatical structure and context.
Example: "I can only alone ask for help." (This is awkward and unclear.)
Alternatives: "only ask" or "just ask".
We weren't allowed to talk to them, let alone ask questions.
Instead of asking about low fees alone, ask what you are paying over 10 years, including all fees.
And of course if you're in danger of brain fever because legal research is getting you down, don't struggle alone, ask a librarian!
The £2m Operation Midland ended in March having found insufficient evidence to arrest anyone let alone ask prosecutors to consider a charge.
It can't force any of those 566 municipalities to share schools or police or even garbage collection with any other, let alone ask them to merge.
Well, that was about 20 pages long, and still, even with that knowledge, could never determine what card you are holding, how much I will be charged for such card, let alone ask the consumer to use a cheaper one.
Pakistan was outraged its authorities were not warned of the raid, let alone asked for permission.
"What does it mean to not be alone?" asks Mr Lanier.
Controversially, the Chinese copy was made without notifying, let alone asking permission of, anyone in Hallstatt.
Our store had not called the police, let alone asked for those concerned to be prosecuted.
They anticipate questions that children haven't even thought of, let alone asked.
