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Examples:
I rise at 5:00 A.M.
He is rising uncertainly.
The flag rose in the gust of wind.
Has the price of milk risen?
I usually raise the blinds at 6:00 P.M.
She is raising her hand uncertainly.
The gust of wind raised the flag.
The government has raised the price of milk.
Grammar. Underline the correct answer that best completes each sentence.
1. The price of the gasoline has (raised/risen) 10 percent for the last month.
2. Please (lie/lay) on the sofa.
3. I will (sit/set) the alarm clock at 4:30 A.M.
4. (Raise/Rise) your hand if you wish to speak.
5. Julie (lay/laid) her handbag on the counter.
6. Jack was (setting/sitting) outside on the top step.
7. The butterfly (raised/rose) from the leaf and flitted away.
8. The frog was(setting/sitting) on the lily pad and croaking loudly.
9. The cattle were (lying/laying) in the shade by the stream.
10. Wanda (sat/set) out the equipment for the experiment.
Grammar. Write six sentences using the troublesome verbs on the lines.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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