Confusing Verbs - Part 1

Confusing Verbs - Part 1

Sit/Set

​Lie/Lay

​Rise/Raise

​Sit vs Set

​Sit

• to rest in an upright position

​Set

• to put or place an object

​Let's practice!

Multiple Choice

Soon we can ______ the squirrel by the window.

• sit

• set

Multiple Choice

Then I will ______ next to the squirrel.

• sit

• set

Multiple Choice

The night before, we ______ our packs by the door.

• sit

• set

Lie vs Lay

​Lie

• ​to rest or recline

​Lay

• ​to put or place an object

​Let's practice!

Multiple Choice

A squirrel _______ on a mound of leaves.

• lies

• lays

Multiple Choice

I will ______ the cushion next to my bed tonight.

• lie

• lay

Multiple Choice

I will ______ fresh newspaper on the cushion.

• lie

• lay

Rise vs Raise

​Rise

• ​to get up or go up

​Raise

• to move something up, to grow something, or to increase

​Let's practice!

Multiple Choice

The sun will _______ before six.

• rise

• raise

Multiple Choice

I will ________ the window shade.

• rise

• raise

Multiple Choice

If you ________ your voice, you might scare the animal.

• rise

• raise