Commonly Confused Verbs

Front

What is the difference between 'laying' and 'lying'?

Back

'Laying' means to put something down (requires an object), while 'lying' means to recline or be in a resting position (no object needed).

Front

When do you use 'sit' instead of 'set'?

Back

'Sit' is used when someone is taking a seat, while 'set' is used when placing something down.

Front

What is the past tense of 'lie' (to recline)?

Back

The past tense of 'lie' is 'lay'.

Front

What is the past participle of 'rise'?

Back

The past participle of 'rise' is 'risen'.

Front

What does 'set' mean in the context of placing something down?

Back

'Set' means to place something in a specific position.

Front

What is the correct form: 'I have ______ the book on the table'?

Back

The correct form is 'set'.

Front

What is the correct form: 'The sun is ______ in the sky'?

Back

The correct form is 'rising'.

Front

What is the difference between 'raise' and 'rise'?

Back

'Raise' means to lift something up (requires an object), while 'rise' means to go up (no object needed).

Front

What is the correct form: 'I ______ awake all night'?

Back

The correct form is 'lay'.

Front

What does 'lay' mean in the context of placing something down?

Back

'Lay' means to put something down in a flat position.