1.   She needed money, so she asked her friend for a loan.

2.   Only his close friends were asked.

3.   Ask friends about their favorite ships.

4.   Ask friends for seeds from their favorite poppies, hollyhocks, coneflowers, that extra-scrumptious heirloom tomato and the like.

5.   Ask my friends.

6.   Ask your friends.

7.   Ask friends for recommendations, too.

8.   Ask friends who have been in similar situations for referrals.

9.   Ask friends who have taken a cruise.

10.   Ask friends for references on contractors they have used and inspect their work.