Correct the sentences if necessary. Tick any that are already correct
C Correct the sentences if
necessary. Tick any that are
already correct.
1 I watched the sun, a great red ball, raise slowly over the horizon.
2 Please raise your hand if you need the invigilator's help.
3 Wait until the dough has rose before kneading it again.
4 The actress rose from her sofa and swept out of the room.
5 The comedian just about managed to raise a laugh from his listeners.
6 Arise, Sir Galahad! Henceforth, you will serve your queen as her
knight.
7 As the curtain was slowly raised, there were gasps of admiration
from the audience.
8 If any more difficulties should rise, just let me know.
9 Taxes will probably raise next year.
10 Inflation is rising steeply in some countries, and more gradually in
others.
Lie/lay/lain means to be flat or horizontal:
Lie/lied/lied means not to tell the truth:
Lay/laid/laid means to put something down:
• The hen's laying an egg.
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She's lying on the beach.
Lay the book on the table.
He's lying, I tell you!
Note: lay the table, lay the blame on someone or something, lay bare
(reveal), lay hold of someone/something
necessary. Tick any that are
already correct.
1 I watched the sun, a great red ball, raise slowly over the horizon.
2 Please raise your hand if you need the invigilator's help.
3 Wait until the dough has rose before kneading it again.
4 The actress rose from her sofa and swept out of the room.
5 The comedian just about managed to raise a laugh from his listeners.
6 Arise, Sir Galahad! Henceforth, you will serve your queen as her
knight.
7 As the curtain was slowly raised, there were gasps of admiration
from the audience.
8 If any more difficulties should rise, just let me know.
9 Taxes will probably raise next year.
10 Inflation is rising steeply in some countries, and more gradually in
others.
Lie/lay/lain means to be flat or horizontal:
Lie/lied/lied means not to tell the truth:
Lay/laid/laid means to put something down:
• The hen's laying an egg.
0
She's lying on the beach.
Lay the book on the table.
He's lying, I tell you!
Note: lay the table, lay the blame on someone or something, lay bare
(reveal), lay hold of someone/something