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Troublesome Verbs

The document provides examples of sentences using troublesome verbs and identifies which verb is correct based on context. It includes 16 sentences with the verbs "raise/rises", "set/sat", "lay/lie", and "lay/laid" where one verb is correct and the other is incorrect based on whether the subject is performing an action or being in a state. The correct verbs must be chosen to complete each sentence.

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Troublesome Verbs

The document provides examples of sentences using troublesome verbs and identifies which verb is correct based on context. It includes 16 sentences with the verbs "raise/rises", "set/sat", "lay/lie", and "lay/laid" where one verb is correct and the other is incorrect based on whether the subject is performing an action or being in a state. The correct verbs must be chosen to complete each sentence.

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Troublesome Verbs. Choose the correct word in parentheses.

1. The student (raised, rose) his hand in class

2. Hot air (raises, rises).

3. Ann (set, sat) on a chair because she was tired.

4. I (set, sat) your dictionary on the table a few minutes ago.

5. Hens (lay, lie) eggs.

6. Sara is (laying, lying) on the grass in the park right now.

7. Jan (laid, lay) the comb on top of the dresser a few minutes ago.

8. If you are tired, you should (lay, lie) down and take a nap.

9. San Francisco (lays, lies) to the north of Los Angeles.

10. Mr. Faust (raises, rises) many different kinds of flowers in his garden.

11. The student (raised, rose) from her seat and walked to the front of the auditorium to receive her
diploma.

12. Hiroki is a very methodical person. Every night before going to bed, he (lays, lies) his clothes
for the next day on his chair.

13. Where are my keys? I (lay, laid) them here on the desk five minutes ago.

14. Fred (set, sat) the table for dinner.

16. The fulfillment of all your dreams (lies, lays) within youif you just believe in yourself.

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