4.3 Troublesome Verbs

Front

What is the difference between 'sit' and 'set'?

Back

'Sit' means to be in a seated position, while 'set' means to place something down.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

When do we use 'raise' instead of 'rise'?

Back

'Raise' is a transitive verb that requires a direct object (e.g., to raise a flag), while 'rise' is intransitive and does not take a direct object (e.g., the sun rises).

Tags

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

Front

What is the past tense of 'raise'?

Back

The past tense of 'raise' is 'raised'.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the past tense of 'rise'?

Back

The past tense of 'rise' is 'rose'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What does 'lie' mean in the context of lying down?

Back

'Lie' means to recline or be in a horizontal position.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What does 'lay' mean in the context of placing something down?

Back

'Lay' means to put something down in a specific position.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is the correct form: 'let' or 'leave'?

Back

'Let' means to allow someone to do something, while 'leave' means to go away from a place.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

Front

Provide an example of 'sit' in a sentence.

Back

I like to sit on the couch and read.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Provide an example of 'set' in a sentence.

Back

Please set the table for dinner.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

Front

Provide an example of 'raise' in a sentence.

Back

They raise chickens on their farm.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D