Rise vs. Raise
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How can you make the distinction between rise and raise?
"Rise" is an intransitive verb, that is, it does take an object. For example, The bread rises.
It is irregular: rise, rose, risen
On the other hand, "raise" is transitive, it takes an object. For example, Please raise your hand if you have a question.
It is regular: raise, raised, raised
See table below:
| The buildings | rise | high into the sky where? - NOT an object |
| The bucket | raises | the bricks what? - object |
Now, do the following exercises with "rise" and "raise".
1. The sun also __________________ .
a. rises
b. raises
2. __________________ early in the morning is a good work habit.
a. Rising
b. Raising
3. They _____________________ the flag to announce the winner of the race.
a. rose
b. raised
Click below for the right answers
1. The sun also rises.
2 Rising early in the morning is a good work habit.
3 They raised the flag to announce the winner of the race.
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