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siT and seT
The verb SIT means to rest in a seated, upright position or to be in a place. The verb SIT seldom takes a direct object. The verb SET means to put (something) in place. SET generally takes a direct object.
Examples:
You may sit here.
Principal Parts of SIT and SET
Base Form
Present Participle
Past
Past Participle
sit
is siting
sat
have sat
set
is setting
set
have set
Where are Mathilda and her husband sitting? The guest sat next to Mathilda.
His bicycle has sat in our driveway for a week. You may set the coat here.
Where are Vince and Diana setting the computer desk? Mathilda set her coat on the chair.
He has set his bicycle in our driveway last week.
rise and raise
The verb RISE means to go up or to get up. RISE does not take a direct object. The verb RAISE means to lift or to cause (something) to rise. The verb RAISE generally takes a direct object.
Principal Parts of RISE and RAISE
Base Form
Present Participle
Past
Past Participle
rise
is rising
rose
have risen
raise
is raising
raised
have raised
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