Sit vs. Set, Rise vs. Raise, Lie vs. Lay

Front

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

Back

'Sit' is an intransitive verb meaning to rest in a seated position. 'Set' is a transitive verb meaning to place something down.

Front

When do you use 'rise' vs. 'raise'?

Back

'Rise' is an intransitive verb meaning to go up or move upward. 'Raise' is a transitive verb meaning to lift something up.

Front

What is the correct form: 'The sun (rises/raises) in the morning'?

Back

The correct form is 'rises'.

Front

What is the correct form: 'The dog is (laying/lying) on the couch'?

Back

The correct form is 'lying'.

Front

What is the correct form: 'The elevator started to (rise/raise) before I pushed the button'?

Back

The correct form is 'rise'.

Front

What is the correct form: '(Sit/Set) down and rest a while'?

Back

The correct form is 'Sit'.

Front

What is the correct form: 'If you just (lay/lie) there all day nothing will get done'?

Back

The correct form is 'lie'.

Front

Define 'lie' in the context of resting.

Back

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

Front

Define 'lay' in the context of placing something down.

Back

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

Front

Provide an example of 'raise' in a sentence.

Back

She will raise her hand to ask a question.