Verbs-Lie/Lay; sit/set; Rise/Raise Practice-8

Lie and Lay
The verb lie means “to rest,” “to recline,” or “to be in a place.” Lie does not take a direct object.
The verb lay means “to put (something) in place.” Lay generally takes a direct object.
EXAMPLES Tori is lying on the sofa. She has lain there since lunch.
I will lay the baby in his crib. I laid his blanket down first.

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The verb sit means “to rest in an upright, seated position” or “to be in a place.” Sit seldom
takes an object. The verb set means “to put (something) in a place.” Set usually takes an object.
EXAMPLES Angelo sat between Dominic and me. [past tense of sit]
Karen set a vase of flowers on the piano. [past tense of set]

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The verb rise means “to go up” or “to get up.” Rise does not take an object. The verb raise
means “to lift up” or “to cause (something) to rise.” Raise usually takes an object.
EXAMPLES Gasoline prices have risen recently. [present perfect tense of rise]
Oil producers have raised gasoline prices. [present perfect tense of raise]

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