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Free sign upThe phrase "asked to be a" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when someone is requesting or expressing a desire to take on a specific role or position.
Example: "She was asked to be a mentor for the new interns starting next month."
Alternatives: "requested to be a" or "invited to be a".
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I asked to be a mentee again in this year's program instead.
If you get asked to be a manager, you have to manage.
I never asked to be a Tomorrow's World presenter, they asked me.
While I "played" Reagan, I was not asked to be a mimic.
As I work in newspapers, I am often asked to be a TV panellist or guest.
Now when I'm asked to be a leader, I will lead".
Rahman was asked to be a party to the opening ceremony.
Without the reassuring appearance of a judge, the audience is asked to be a jury.
He asked to be a carpenter, He sawed off Prendy's head......
It never occurred to me that he would be asked to be a witness.
He begged for pink light-up shoes with rhinestones and, at 3, asked to be "a disco yady" for Halloween.
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