Things to know…

1. Things to know… Pay attention…this is fair game for the midterm!

2. TRANSITIVE andINTRANSITIVE • Transitive Verb – needs an object to be complete. • INCOMPLETE The shelf holds. • COMPLETEThe shelf holds three books and a vase of flowers. • INCOMPLETEThe committee named. • COMPLETEThe committee named a new chairperson. • INCOMPLETEThe child broke. • COMPLETEThe child broke the plate.

3. Intransitive Verb – cannot take a direct object • Example: The plant has thrived on the windowsill. • Tip: Ask “Whom?” or “What?” about the verb. If there’s no answer, then it’s intransitive.

4. Sit vs. Set • Set – needs an object • You set SOMETHING down. • Ex: You can setdown the leash on the table. • Think of “Lay it on me!” You’re laying something on me. • Sit – You actually SIT down.

5. Rise vs. Raise • Raise – Transitive (needs an object) • Meaning: to lift something, to elevate, to bring to maturity, to increase, to set upright by lifting or building • EXAMPLES: • Terry raised her hand to wave at her friend. • My grandmother raised cotton. • I'm raising some tomatoes. • The store always raises prices. (Regular Verb)

6. Rise vs. Raise • Rise – Intransitive (no object) • Meaning: to move upward (without assistance); to move upright from a lying, kneeling, or sitting position; to return from death • EXAMPLES: • 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!

7. Lie vs. Lay Present Tense • Lay – needs a direct object • You lay SOMETHING down. • Ex: You lay down a book. • Think of “Lay it on me!” You’re laying something on me. • Lie – No direct object • Ex: You lie down on the sofa. • You’re doing the lying down!

8. Lie vs. Lay Past Tense (You don’t need to know this)