Sentences of Troublesome Words

Sentences of troubesome words look at troublesome verb pairs - lie and lay, sit and set, and rise and raise.

Troublesome Words in Sentences

1. Lie and Lay - The Four Principal Parts

The verb lie means to rest or to recline. Lie is intransitive and it never takes a direct object.

The verb lay means to put or place in a certain position. Lay is transitive and when it is in active voice, it always takes a direct object.

2. Sit and Set - The Four Principal Parts

The verb sit means to be seated or to rest. Sit is intransitive and it never takes a direct object.

The verb set means to put or place something or to put in some condition. Set is transitive and when it is in active voice, it always takes a direct object.

3. Rise and Raise - The Four Principal Parts

The verb rise means to go up, come up, or move up. Rise is intransitive and it never takes a direct object.

The verb raise means to lift up, put up, or elevate. Raise is transitive and it usually takes a direct object. Raise can also mean to grow, bring up or stir up.

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