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Carl Francis Manese
Carl Francis Manese

This document discusses the proper use of several sets of similar verbs that have different meanings: - Sit/set, lie/lay, rise/raise - These verbs are related but have distinct definitions and uses. - Lend/borrow, let/leave - These verbs also have specific meanings that should not be confused. - Teach/learn - One verb refers to giving instruction while the other means receiving instruction. The document encourages using more exact verbs beyond "said" when writing, to make descriptions clearer and avoid repetition. It provides an example comparing the overused "said" with more descriptive alternatives like "asked" and "replied".

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Exact Verbs By: Carl, Angel, Jenny, Inth Page 1
Sit, Set; Lie, Lay; Rise, Raise Some verbs are related but have different meanings. Verb Definition Sentence Sit Set Lie Lay To rest in an upright position To put or place an object I sit in the chair. I set the cup down. To rest or recline To put or place an object I lie on the blanket. I lay the book on the shelf. Rise Raise To get up or go up To move something up, to grow up, or to increase We will rise early. They raise their hands. Farmers raise corn. Ed will raise his fee. Page 2
lend, borrow; let, leave; teach, learn Here are three more confusing verbs. Verb Definition Sentence Lend Borrow Let Leave To give temporarily To take temporarily Will you lend me your boots? May I borrow them for a hike? To permit To go away or To allow to remain in one place My brothers let me go with them. Tomorrow we leave for a camping trip. I will leave my camera in the tent. Teach Learn To give instructions To get instructions Alice will teach tennis. Babies learn fast. Page 3
Use Exact Verbs When you write, you use verbs to tell about actions. Some verbs, such as said, are often overused. You can avoid repeating said by choosing other verbs that have similar meanings and are more exact. Overused verb: "Why aren't we having a talent show?" Blake said. "That's what I want to know," Heather said. More exact verb: "Why aren't we having a talent show?" Blake asked. "That's what I want to know," Heather replied. Page 4

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  • 1. Exact Verbs By: Carl, Angel, Jenny, Inth Page 1
  • 2. Sit, Set; Lie, Lay; Rise, Raise Some verbs are related but have different meanings. Verb Definition Sentence Sit Set Lie Lay To rest in an upright position To put or place an object I sit in the chair. I set the cup down. To rest or recline To put or place an object I lie on the blanket. I lay the book on the shelf. Rise Raise To get up or go up To move something up, to grow up, or to increase We will rise early. They raise their hands. Farmers raise corn. Ed will raise his fee. Page 2
  • 3. lend, borrow; let, leave; teach, learn Here are three more confusing verbs. Verb Definition Sentence Lend Borrow Let Leave To give temporarily To take temporarily Will you lend me your boots? May I borrow them for a hike? To permit To go away or To allow to remain in one place My brothers let me go with them. Tomorrow we leave for a camping trip. I will leave my camera in the tent. Teach Learn To give instructions To get instructions Alice will teach tennis. Babies learn fast. Page 3
  • 4. Use Exact Verbs When you write, you use verbs to tell about actions. Some verbs, such as said, are often overused. You can avoid repeating said by choosing other verbs that have similar meanings and are more exact. Overused verb: "Why aren't we having a talent show?" Blake said. "That's what I want to know," Heather said. More exact verb: "Why aren't we having a talent show?" Blake asked. "That's what I want to know," Heather replied. Page 4