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The phrase "asks he" is correct and can be used in written English, though it is somewhat archaic.
It can be used in literary or formal contexts, often to mimic older styles of English or to create a specific tone.
Example: "In the midst of the gathering, he asks he, 'What is the meaning of this commotion?'"
Alternatives: "does he ask" or "he inquires".
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"Nothing unless she asks," he said.
Olivier asks he is, and Grace says, "That's my husband".
"Who are you?" the waitress asks; he replies, "Just a man who loves savings — and pie".
But he will play wherever Gardenhire asks, he said, for the good of the team.
If he asks, he may be refused, and a refusal often offends.
When anybody asks, he said, they should say it is occupied by Osama bin Laden.
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they ask," he said.
"Well, you asked," he said.
TORONTO — You asked, he answered!
"Don't ask," he said.
It depends who you ask," he said.
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