Distinguishing Sit and Set in English Usage

Issy, a Cambly tutor, explains the differences between the verbs 'sit' and 'set'. 'Sit' is an intransitive verb meaning to be seated, while 'set' is a transitive verb meaning to place an object. The video covers their grammatical differences, usage examples, and how 'sit' changes in tense while 'set' remains the same. The tutorial also highlights the distinction between transitive and intransitive verbs, providing examples for clarity. The video concludes with information about Cambly's English learning services.

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.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What type of verb is 'sit'?

• Intransitive

• Regular

• Transitive

• Irregular

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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

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

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.

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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'.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

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.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which verb requires an object to make sense?

• 'Sit'

• Neither 'sit' nor 'set'

• 'Set'

• Both 'sit' and 'set'

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

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.

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CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

How does 'sit' change in the past tense?

• Sits

• Sat

• Set

• Sit

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F