Troublesome Verb Pairs Challenge

What does 'lie' mean?

• To lift something up

• To rest or recline

• To be in a seated position

• To place something down

What is required for the verb 'lay'?

• A subject only

• A direct object

• An indirect object

• No object

What does 'sit' imply?

• To rest in a seated position

• To place something

• To move upward

• To recline

What is necessary for 'set' to be used correctly?

• No object

• A direct object

• Multiple objects

• An indirect object

What does 'rise' describe?

• Sitting down

• Placing something

• Moving upward

• Lifting something

What action does 'raise' involve?

• To rest

• To lift something up

• To recline

• To get up

Which verb does not require a direct object?

• Teach

• Rise

• Set

• Lay

What is the main difference between 'learn' and 'teach'?

• There is no difference

• 'Learn' requires a direct object, 'teach' does not

• 'Learn' is about teaching, 'teach' is about learning

• 'Learn' is about gaining knowledge, 'teach' is about giving knowledge

Which verb pair is correctly matched with its meaning?

• 'Rise' - to move upward, 'Raise' - to lift something up

• 'Sit' - to place something, 'Set' - to be seated

• 'Lie' - to place something, 'Lay' - to recline

• 'Learn' - to give knowledge, 'Teach' - to gain knowledge

What does 'teach' specifically involve?

• Moving something

• Reclining

• Helping someone learn

• Gaining skills