Grammar fix
raise a question
ask a question (especially in a formal or group setting)
to bring up or mention a question so that people can discuss or think about it, especially during a meeting, class, or discussion.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- During the meeting, Sarah raised a question about the new project deadline.communication
- In my opinion, it is important to raise a question if you do not understand something in class, because it helps everyone learn.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: raise a/the question (about/of) [noun/wh-phrase]
WrongCan I raise up a question?
RightCan I raise a question?
'Raise a question' — no 'up'.
Patternraise a/the question (about/of) [noun/wh-phrase]
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Bring a query before the committee' is meeting-formal; 'raise a question' is the natural collocation.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
raise a questionraise a questionraise the question ofthis raises questions aboutraise concerns
Don't confuse it
Different from 'ask a question,' which is more direct and personal. 'Raise a question' is often used in meetings or discussions to introduce a topic.