Sit vs. Set

What is the main reason 'sit' and 'set' are often confused?

• They are used in the same contexts.

• They have similar meanings.

• They sound similar.

• They have the same spelling.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What type of verb is 'sit'?

• Intransitive

• Regular

• Transitive

• Irregular

Tags

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

What does 'sit' mean?

• To move an object

• To be in a seated position

• To be in a standing position

• To place an object on a surface

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Which sentence correctly uses 'sit'?

• She sits the table for dinner.

• Sit the alarm for 7 AM.

• I need to sit down because I'm tired.

• Please sit the vase on the shelf.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Does 'set' change form in the past tense?

• No, it remains 'set'.

• Yes, it becomes 'sat'.

• Yes, it becomes 'setted'.

• No, it becomes 'sets'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is an example of using 'set' correctly?

• I set myself to sleep.

• I set to be seated.

• I set the book on the table.

• I set down on the chair.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which verb requires an object to make sense?

• 'Sit'

• Neither 'sit' nor 'set'

• 'Set'

• Both 'sit' and 'set'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

What makes a verb transitive?

• It requires an object to make sense.

• It does not require an object.

• It remains the same in all tenses.

• It changes form in the past tense.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

How does 'sit' change in the past tense?

• Sits

• Sat

• Set

• Sit

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F