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English 12 Public

Determining the difference between sit/set, lie/lay, and rise/raise

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I am going to ask my boss to (rise, raise) my salary.

raise

15

When I wanted to answer the question I (rise, raise) my hand in class.

raise

15

Don’t (sit / set) on the floor of the train.

sit

15

I like to (set / sit) in the front row at the movies.

sit

15

(Set / Sit ) the box on the floor, please.

set

15

When the mail arrives, I (sit/set) it on the desk.

set

15

Please (lie, lay) the cloth on the table.

lay

15

He wants to (lay, lie) the blame for his mistake on my shoulders.

lay

20

Don’t (lie / lay) down on the train.

lie

20

(Lay / Lie) down for a nap.

Lie

20

Mr. Fuji (rises / raises) high over the Kanto.

rises

20

The sun (rises / raises) in the east.

rises

20