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  • When the mail arrives, I sort it and then (sit/set) it on the desk.
    set
  • Sam made corrections and his teacher (raised, rose) his grade on the essay.
    raised
  • I am going to ask my boss to (rise, raise) my salary.
    raise
  • I’m afraid that Tim has been (lying, laying) down on the job.
    lying
  • The film crew will film us as we try to (raise, rise) to the summit of the mountain
    rise
  • When I wanted to answer the question I (rise, raise) my hand in class.
    raise
  • We carried the heavy boxes inside and (sat/set) them down.
    set
  • (Lie, Lay) your books beside mine.
    lay
  • Before dinner each night I have to (sit/set) the table.
    set
  • I promised my brother he could (sit/set) beside me.
    sit
  • Jessica came in from the rain and (sat/set) her umbrella down.
    set
  • Grandmother Parkinson needs to (sit/set) and rest.
    sit
  • My teacher gave me extra work so I can (raise, rise) my grade in math.
    raise
  • When I finally got back home, I (sat/set) down in a chair.
    sat
  • The blame for the mistakes has been (lain, laid) on my shoulders.
    lain
  • I have (lain, laid) the key somewhere, and now I can’t find it.
    laid
  • The button from my jacket was (lying, laying) on the sidewalk.
    lying
  • Yesterday at the show, we were able to (sat/set) in the first row!
    sat
  • When his alarm goes off, he will (raise, rise) and turn it off.
    rise
  • Jamie watched below as her little sister (raised, rose) higher up the mountain.
    rose
  • When Mr. Jones (lay, laid) down for a nap, he was unable to sleep.
    lay
  • He couldn’t remember where he (sat/set) his wallet.
    set
  • Will you (lie, lay) down for a rest this afternoon?
    lie
  • Ms. Martinez told us to (lie, lay) our work aside.
    lay
  • Because I was so tired, I decided to (raise, rise) later than usual
    rise
  • I think we’ve (lain, laid) our plans well.
    laid
  • I had an early appointment, so I (raised, rose) at 5:00 a.m.
    rose
  • Johnathan used a block of wood to (raise, rise) his bed up higher.
    raise
  • When the dog wanted to come in, he (sat/set) by the door.
    sat
  • Please (lie, lay) the cloth on the table.
    lay
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