Understanding 'Raise' vs 'Rise'

The video tutorial explains the difference between the words 'raise' and 'rise'. 'Raise' requires a subject and an object, while 'rise' only requires a subject. Examples are provided to illustrate the correct usage of each word. The tutorial also covers pronunciation tips and common contexts where these words are used, such as raising hands, taxes, animals, and voices, as well as the rising of prices, the sun, and bread. The video concludes with a comparison of the two words and invites viewers to leave comments for further clarification.

What is the main difference in usage between 'raise' and 'rise'?

• 'Raise' requires an object, 'rise' does not.

• 'Raise' is past tense, 'rise' is present tense.

• 'Raise' is used for people, 'rise' for objects.

• 'Raise' is a noun, 'rise' is a verb.

How is the 's' in 'raise' pronounced?

• Like a 'ch' in 'chair'.

• Like a 'sh' in 'shoe'.

• Like an 's' in 'snake'.

• Like a 'z' in 'zebra'.

In the sentence 'I raise my hand', what is the object?

• Question

• I

• Hand

• Raise

What does the government do with taxes according to the example?

• Lowers them

• Ignores them

• Eliminates them

• Raises them

What is an example of using 'raise' with animals?

• The farmer raises pigs.

• The farmer sells pigs.

• The farmer lowers pigs.

• The farmer ignores pigs.

How is 'raise' used in the context of children?

• To lower them

• To take care of them

• To ignore them

• To sell them

What happens when you 'raise your voice'?

• You speak louder

• You speak softer

• You stop speaking

• You whisper

What is the past tense of 'rise'?

• Rose

• Raised

• Rised

• Risen

What is the participle form of 'rise'?

• Risen

• Raised

• Rose

• Rised

What is the pronunciation of 'rise' similar to?

• Snake

• Zebra

• Chair

• Shoe