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The phrase "asking a question" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to the act of inquiring or seeking information from someone.
Example: "Asking a question is an important part of the learning process."
Alternatives: "inquiry" or "seeking clarification".
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"Why are you shouting?" he said to one questioner who was just excitedly asking a question.
"I wasn't asking a question.
He's asking a question — will we commit?
I begin each class by asking a question.
"Why you asking a question like that?" he said.
She wasn't asking a question, she was making a demand.
"You're asking a question I can't answer today," Sehorn said.
Wasn't he supposed to be asking a question?
In a drugstore, someone may feel rushed or uneasy about asking a question.
It was O.K. — Sadie was asking a question in temple, and nobody was shushing her.
"High school?" he said, asking a question as much as answering one.
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