You'll be asked a number of questions about your health, family history and any previous pregnancies.

It is a bit like asking a number of students an exam question.

I asked a number of people how the kid could possibly have done it.

He asked a number of men to tell me what they had seen and found the night before.

In order to decide whether something is sound or not, we can ask a number of questions.

My hon. Friend asked a number of questions about the treatment.

We've been forced to ask a number of our guests to shift around, you among them.

Science Times asked a number of those involved in the debate about their views.

I nonetheless want to ask a number of follow-up questions.

I should like to ask a number of questions following on from the answers you provided.