Confusing Verbs

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

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'Set' is a transitive verb meaning to place something down, while 'sit' is an intransitive verb meaning to be in a seated position.

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When do we use 'rose' instead of 'raised'?

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'Rose' is the past tense of 'rise', meaning to move upward, while 'raised' is the past tense of 'raise', meaning to lift something up.

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What does 'implied' mean?

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'Implied' means to suggest something without stating it directly.

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What does 'inferred' mean?

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'Inferred' means to conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Front

What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'The flower bulbs have ______________ in the sun all afternoon.'?

Back

The correct form is 'sat'.

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'Ms. Watts ______________ her warm cookies in the counter for snack-time.'?

Back

The correct form is 'set'.

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'Jesus ______________ from the grave the third day after His death on the cross.'?

Back

The correct form is 'rose'.

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'Please ______________ your journals on the kidney table.'?

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The correct form is 'set'.

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What is a transitive verb?

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A transitive verb is a verb that requires one or more objects.

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What is an intransitive verb?

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An intransitive verb is a verb that does not require an object.