Commonly Confused Verbs

I'm going to _______ in the shade under the tree.

• set

• sit

• lay

She _______ the diary down on the bed.

• sit

• set

• lie

Natalie is ________ me how to use a lasso.

• learning

• teaching

The smoke was ______ from the valley below.

• raising

• rising

The cowboy was ready to ______ down his rope at the end of the day.

• lie

• lay

• sit

She ______ her poncho on the ground.

• sit

• set

• lie

If I don't have plans, I ______ be able to visit the ranch tomorrow.

• can

• may

Experienced cowboys ______ ride horses really well.

• may

• can

Conditions are _____ for riding outdoors.

• good

• well

The soldiers fought ______ after eating a good meal.

• good

• well