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The phrase "asked they are" is not correct in standard written English.
It does not convey a clear meaning and is not a usable construction in any context.
Example: "I was confused by the way they asked they are ready for the meeting."
Alternatives: "they asked if" or "they inquired whether".
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But when asked, they are not really sure what they are waiting for — for things to improve, or for some signal, perhaps, that previous, more comfortable ways of living can be resumed.
When asked a question, they simply answer it, whereas children and adults with lots of theatre-going experience are more guarded and worried about speaking up because, from past experience of being in theatres, they know that when questions are asked they are often rhetorical and an answer is not actually expected or welcome.
He asked: "They are in breach of their contract...why are we paying them?
According to three reps we asked, they are not based on Windows Phone 7, and instead use a Silverlight-based platform built from the ground up for these devices.
In a broad consent model, participants will seldom be asked to re-consent, but when they are asked, they are asked for a non-trivial reason.
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And they're not asking, they're shouting.
Angel asks, "They're going to whip you and stuff?
Don't be afraid to ask; they're not shy.
Two smiling visitors are asked where they are from.
Teenagers are asked if they are a tattletale or bully.
Women were asked whether they are menstruating.
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