Troublesome Verbs

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What is the past tense of 'teach'?

Back

taught

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What is the past tense of 'sit'?

Back

sat

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What is the past tense of 'lend'?

Back

lent

Front

What is the past tense of 'set'?

Back

set (but used differently in context) or 'sat' when referring to sitting down.

Front

What is the past tense of 'let'?

Back

let

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What does 'to lend' mean?

Back

To give something to someone temporarily with the expectation of getting it back.

Front

What does 'to sit' mean?

Back

To rest on a seat or surface.

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What does 'to teach' mean?

Back

To impart knowledge or skills to someone.

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

Back

To put something in a specified position.

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What does 'to borrow' mean?

Back

To take and use something belonging to someone else with the intention of returning it.