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verb
The Arnolds’ car is sitting in the driveway, so they must be at
home.
Set means to put or to place. The verb set always takes an object; that
is, you will always find an answer to the question “Set what?”
Examples of Correct Uses of Set
verb object
Set the groceries on the counter.
verb object
On New Year’s Eve, Janis set her goals for the year.
verb object
I believe I have set the tomato plants too close together.
verb object
The students believe the teacher is setting standards that they
cannot meet.
Practice 12-9 Using Sit and Set
