1. Usage: Confusing Verbs The verb sit means “to be seated” or “to rest” Example: I will sit in the easy chair. The verb set means “to put something in a place” Example: I will set the cushion in the easy chair. Write the sentences below. Fill in the blank with the correct verb. 1. The girls on the porch yesterday. (sat / set) 2. Has she her bracelet on the night stand? (sat / set)

2. Usage: Confusing Verbs The verb sit rarely takes a direct object. Example: I will sit in the easy chair. [No DO] The verb set usually takes a direct object. Example: I will set the cushion in the easy chair. [Has a DO] Write the sentences below. Fill in the blank with the correct verb. 1. The clown on the broken chair. (sat / set) 2. The teacher is the best projects in the display case. (sitting / setting)

3. Usage: Confusing Verbs The verb rise means “to go up” or “to get up” Example: The winner is rising to receive his medal. The verb raise means “to lift something up” or “to cause something to rise” Example: The winner is raising her arms in triumph. Write the sentences below. Fill in the blank with the correct verb. 1. The audience had from their seats to applaud the singer. (risen / raised) 2. They the curtains for the play to start. (rose/ raised)

4. Usage: Confusing Verbs The verb rise does not take a direct object. Example: The winner is rising to receive his medal. [No DO] The verb raise usually takes a direct object. Example: The winner is raising her arms in triumph. [Has a DO] Write the sentences below. Fill in the blank with the correct verb. 1. The huge crane can the steel beams off the ground. (rise / raise) 2. They always early on Sunday mornings. (rise/ raise)

5. Usage: Confusing Verbs If you do not know whether to use sit or set, try substituting “put.” If the sentence makes sense with “put” use set. Write the sentences below. Fill in the blank with the correct verb. 1. My little brother still for only a few seconds at a time. (sits/ sets) 2. They are the banners. (rising / raising)