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.

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).

Front

What is the past tense of 'raise'?

Back

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

Front

What is the past tense of 'rise'?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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

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.

Front

Provide an example of 'sit' in a sentence.

Back

I like to sit on the couch and read.

Front

Provide an example of 'set' in a sentence.

Back

Please set the table for dinner.

Front

Provide an example of 'raise' in a sentence.

Back

They raise chickens on their farm.