The expression means stating a reason for disagreement.
The idea
Use raise an objection to before a noun or an -ing form. You can also raise an objection about a particular issue.
Examples
- A neighbour raised an objection to the new fence.
- The committee raised an objection about the cost.
- Anyone may raise an objection before the vote.
- The residents raised an objection to closing the park.
- The editor raised a practical objection to the schedule.
- No one raised an objection when the proposal was read aloud.
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Watch out
Do not say raise an objection at when introducing what you oppose; use to.
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Choose the missing word. Members may ___ an objection during the hearing. (raise / raises)
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raise
raise follows the modal in its base form.
Choose the missing word. The board ___ an objection yesterday. (raised / raises)
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raised
raised places the objection in the past.
Choose the missing word. They raised an objection ___ cutting the service. (to / at)
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to
to introduces the action opposed.
Practice round
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Choose the missing word. Members may ___ an objection during the hearing. (raise / raises)
Choose the missing word. The board ___ an objection yesterday. (raised / raises)
Choose the missing word. They raised an objection ___ cutting the service. (to / at)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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