"Raise your hand" is used in a sentence to instruct or describe the action of lifting one's hand, typically to get attention, answer a question, or volunteer.
Here are several examples illustrating its usage:
- Instruction/Request: "If you know the answer, please raise your hand."
- Description: "She raised her hand to ask a question."
- Conditional: "Unless you raise your hand, I won't call on you."
- Figurative: "Many students raised their hands in support of the proposal." (This indicates general agreement and doesn't necessarily mean literally lifting their hands.)
- In the negative: "Don't raise your hand until I've finished explaining the instructions."
The phrase is commonly used in educational settings (classrooms), meetings, and other situations where organized communication is required. It implies a structured approach to participation.
