singular x plural

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If you have any question(s), raise your hands.
Are both the singular and the plural suitable in the sentence above?
 
If you have any question(s), raise your hands.
Are both the singular and the plural suitable in the sentence above?


  • If you have any questions, raise your hand. :tick:
    • Speaking to a group as individuals
      • You should raise your hand


  • If you have any questions, raise your hands. :tick:
    • Speaking to the group
      • You guys should raise your hands
 
"If you have any questions" or "if you have a question"
 
I would still say "Raise your hand" if addressing a group. Each person will only raise one hand.

These questions can go either way. It's unlikely that anyone will have both arms waving in the air.
 
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