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Confusing Verbs

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    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
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  • When I wanted to answer the question I (rise, raise) my hand in class.
    raise
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  • Sam made corrections and his teacher (raised, rose) his grade on the essay.
    raised
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  • My teacher gave me extra work so I can (raise, rise) my grade in math.
    raise
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  • Johnathan used a block of wood to (raise, rise) his bed up higher.
    raise
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  • The film crew will film us as we try to (raise, rise) to the summit of the mountain
    rise
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  • When his alarm goes off, he will (raise, rise) and turn it off.
    rise
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  • I had an early appointment, so I (raised, rose) at 5:00 a.m.
    rose
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  • Because I was so tired, I decided to (raise, rise) later than usual
    rise
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  • Jamie watched below as her little sister (raised, rose) higher up the mountain.
    rose
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  • When I finally got back home, I (sat/set) down in a chair.
    sat
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  • I promised my brother he could (sit/set) beside me.
    sit
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  • Grandmother Parkinson needs to (sit/set) and rest.
    sit
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  • When the dog wanted to come in, he (sat/set) by the door.
    sat
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  • Yesterday at the show, we were able to (sat/set) in the first row!
    sat
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  • He couldn’t remember where he (sat/set) his wallet.
    set
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