Confusing Verbs, Raise vs Rise

Raise

Regular Verb

TRANSITIVE - needs an object

VERB FORMS: raise - raised - raised - raising

TO RAISE =

to lift something,

to elevate,

to bring to maturity,

to increase,

to set upright by lifting or building

e.g.

Terry raised her hand to wave at her friend.

My grandmother raised cotton.

I'm raising some tomatoes.

The store always raises prices.

Rise

Irregular Verb

INTRANSITIVE - no object

VERB FORMS: rise - rose - risen - rising

TO RISE=

to move upward (without assistance),

to move upright from a lying, kneeling, or sitting position,

to return from death

e.g.

Hot air balloons rise.

Frank's rising from the sofa.

The sun has already risen this morning.

Zombies rise from the dead in horror movies!

QUIZ,

1) If you have a question, please  ____ your hand.

2) When the child released the balloon, it ____ .

3) Oh no! The skunk is ____ his tail! Look out!

4) When a skunk's tail ____, it's a danger sign. It's going to spray you with a terrible smell!

5) The farmer is ____ chickens and pigs.

6) Oh no! My landlord ____ my rent again. I must pay $50.00 more each month!

7) ____ rent prices are a serious problem in some cities.

8) Heard at major sporting events: "Please ____ for the National Anthem."

9) The people ____ to their feet to sing the National Anthem.

10) At major sporting events the flag is also ____ as the anthem is sung.

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