In this topic, we learn how to understand and use the phrase "Raise your hand" in English. This is a common instruction used in classrooms, meetings, or group activities. It means to lift one of your hands up into the air, usually to get attention or to show you want to speak or answer.
Examples:
Please raise your hand if you know the answer.
Raise your hand when you want to ask a question.
The teacher said, "Raise your hand if you need help."
This topic will help you follow instructions and give clear responses in a polite way.
GRAMMAR
We use the imperative form (commands) when we say "Raise your hand." Imperatives are the base form of the verb, used to give orders or instructions.
Examples:
Raise your hand. (command)
Please raise your hand. (polite command)
Negative imperative:
Don’t raise your hand now. (telling someone not to do it)
Questions:
Should I raise my hand?
When do we raise our hands?
VOCABULARY
Raise – To lift something up.
Hand – The end part of your arm with fingers.
Question – Something you ask to get information.
Answer – A reply or solution to a question.
Attention – Focus or notice from others.
Teacher – A person who helps you learn.
Speak – To say words out loud.
Classroom – A room where people study and learn.
Instruction – A direction or order telling you what to do.
Permission – The okay or approval to do something.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Raise your hand if you agree.
Please raise your hand before speaking.
Do I need to raise my hand?
When should we raise our hands?
Don’t raise your hand yet.
Can I raise my hand now?
I raised my hand to answer.
Raise your hand if you want to volunteer.
She raised her hand quickly.
Raise your hand if you have a question.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I raise my hand when I know the answer.
He raises his hand to ask a question.
Negative:
I don’t raise my hand often.
She doesn’t raise her hand in class.
Questions:
Do you raise your hand in class?
When do we raise our hands?
Answers:
Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.
We raise our hands when we want to speak.
LONG CONVERSATION
Teacher: Good morning, class! Please raise your hand if you did the homework.
Students: (Some students raise their hands.)
Teacher: Great! Now, who wants to share their answers? Raise your hand.
Emma: (Raises hand) I can share, teacher.
Teacher: Thank you, Emma. Go ahead.
Emma: I answered the first three questions, but I need help with the last one.
Teacher: No problem! Let’s go over that together. Everyone, raise your hand if you also had trouble with the last question.
(Many students raise their hands.)
Teacher: Okay! Let’s work on it as a group.
LONG READING
In Ms. Green’s classroom, students know they must raise their hands before speaking. Today, Ms. Green asks a math question. Many students raise their hands quickly because they know the answer. Ms. Green calls on David, who gives the correct answer. Then, she asks if anyone has a question. Maria raises her hand because she needs help. Ms. Green is happy to see the students following the rules and giving each other a chance to speak.
Questions:
What must students do before speaking?
Answer: They must raise their hands.Who gives the correct answer?
Answer: David.Why does Maria raise her hand?
Answer: Because she needs help.How does Ms. Green feel?
Answer: She feels happy because students follow the rules.What is the classroom about today?
Answer: A math question.
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