can be asked for vs can be ask for

The correct phrase is "can be asked for." The verb "asked" should be used in the past participle form after the modal verb "can." This phrase is commonly used in English to indicate the possibility of requesting something.

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can be asked for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is available for request or inquiry.

Examples:

Additional information can be asked for at the reception desk.
The documents can be asked for during the interview.
Specific requirements can be asked for in advance.
Feedback can be asked for after the presentation.
Permission can be asked for to access the restricted area.

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According to the contract, the EIB can be asked for either a first assessment or a full appraisal.
The Member States are required by EU legislation to designate their permament (24/7) law enforcement contact points, through which they can be asked for assistance or information by other Member States.
Freedom... Can never be asked for.
"Participants" [1] refers to persons benefiting directly from an ESF intervention who can be identified and asked for their characteristics, and for whom specific expenditure is earmarked.
"Participants" [1] refers to persons benefiting directly from a YEI intervention who can be identified and asked for their characteristics, and for whom specific expenditure is earmarked.
Can this matter be raised at one of the forthcoming meetings of the General Affairs Council, and can the Austrian Government be asked for a more detailed explanation?
Several Members have asked for the floor, but only two supplementary questions can be asked and I am allowing them in the chronological order in which they were requested.
Any other questions can be asked through my lawyer.
Questions can be asked when we get to the report.
You cannot imagine what more can be asked from life.
It is in relation to the methods that questions can be asked.
The same question can be asked of national parliaments.
Many questions can be asked about European arrest warrant arrangements.
When the Quaestors say that an exhibition cannot be held because it deals with a contentious subject, there are two possible courses of action: the Bureau can be asked to change the rules on exhibitions, or it can be asked not to do so.
This is an actual model where we can be asked to optimize what happens.
The question can be asked whether this proposal will lead to any added value in relation to the results achieved so far under the existing provisions.
But we need a controlled venue where we vet the questions so nothing can be asked that can compromise your family.
No more can be asked from a man of your station.
The other half is starving and nothing can be asked of them.
No more can be asked from a man of your station.

Alternatives:

can be requested
can be inquired about
can be demanded
can be sought after
can be obtained

can be ask for

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "ask" should be in the past participle form "asked" after the modal verb "can."

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They ask for asylum, they ask for jobs and they ask for lives for themselves and their families.
Right, every time they ask a question, ask for more detail.
We ask for your continued protection, Courage and inspiration.
Good love letters ask for nothing.
Nobody asks for this, Sheriff.
We can ask for little more.
He didn't ask for what he got...
- I don't ask for much from Christmas.
- He might ask for a lawyer.
She didn't ask for any of this.
I ask for the protection of society.
Ask for whatever you need from Lieutenant Provenza.
I came to ask for a few tips.
I didn't ask for that.
Mr Legras tickles when I ask for silence.
Many countries ask for a long period of residence.
The Minister responsible for civil aviation may ask for additional information.
If you ask for something, ask for a pool table.
Ask you, ask for help to try to find out, if perhaps one in your family isn't not so happy about me.
A man asks for your trust, he asks and offers you things in the future.

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