Word Network: ask for

Reported Yes/No Questions: 'Asked if...'

passive_reported

B1

Reported Questions with Question Words (Who, What, Why)

passive_reported

C1

Reported Questions: Using Wh- Words (what, where, why)

passive_reported

B1

Reported Yes/No Questions (If/Whether)

passive_reported

C1

Reported Commands: Telling someone what to do

passive_reported

B1

Can I ask a favor?

Favor request

A2

ask favor

Request help from someone

B1

ask somebody back

To invite someone to return to your house or a place you have both been before.

B2

If you ask me

Personal opinion

B1

a man in the street

An ordinary person, not an expert or someone in authority.

ask around

To ask several people in a particular place for information or help.

B1