Commonly Confused Verbs

Front

What is the difference between 'laying' and 'lying'?

Back

'Laying' means to put something down (requires an object), while 'lying' means to recline or be in a resting position (no object needed).

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

When do you use 'sit' instead of 'set'?

Back

'Sit' is used when someone is taking a seat, while 'set' is used when placing something down.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the past tense of 'lie' (to recline)?

Back

The past tense of 'lie' is 'lay'.

Front

What is the past participle of 'rise'?

Back

The past participle of 'rise' is 'risen'.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

Front

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

Back

'Set' means to place something in a specific position.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the correct form: 'I have ______ the book on the table'?

Back

The correct form is 'set'.

Front

What is the correct form: 'The sun is ______ in the sky'?

Back

The correct form is 'rising'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

What is the difference between 'raise' and 'rise'?

Back

'Raise' means to lift something up (requires an object), while 'rise' means to go up (no object needed).

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the correct form: 'I ______ awake all night'?

Back

The correct form is 'lay'.

Front

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

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C