Raise and Rise
Raise always has an object. It is a regular verb:
raise, raised, raised: He raised his hat to the woman.
Rise does not have an object. It is an irregular verb:
rise, rose, risen : The sun rises every morning.
1. [Multiple choice]
He tried to …….. the lid of the box
(this sentence has an object – the lid)
Answers for Quiz [1].
- 1. raise (correct)
- 2. rise
2. [Multiple choice]
He ……. from his seat
(no object here)
Answers for Quiz [2].
- 1. raised
- 2. rose (correct)
3. [Multiple choice]
The patient tried to ……. herself up on her elbows
Answers for Quiz [3].
- 1. raise (correct)
- 2. rise
4. [Multiple choice]
The rocket ……. into the sky
Answers for Quiz [4].
- 1. raised
- 2. rose (correct)
5. [Multiple choice]
They have ……. the interest rate for the third time this year!
Answers for Quiz [5].
- 1. raised (correct)
- 2. risen
6. [Multiple choice]
Our hopes …… as the day drew nearer
(no obect so ‘rise’)
Answers for Quiz [6].
- 1. raised
- 2. rose (correct)
7. [Multiple choice]
If you know the answer, please ……. your hand.
(object ‘hand’ follows the verb)
Answers for Quiz [7].
- 1. raise (correct)
- 2. rise
8. [Multiple choice]
I don’t wish to ……. false hopes.
(‘false hopes’ are the object here)
Answers for Quiz [8].
- 1. raise (correct)
- 2. rise