I Knew You Were TROUBLE When You Walked In

1. I Knew You Were TROUBLEWhen You Walked In TROUBLESOME VERBS

2. LIE and LAY • LIE means “to rest in a flat position.” • It does not take an object • EXAMPLE • The tigers lie at the trainer’s feet. • Look for prepositional phrases or adverbs after form of the verb lie • Lie, lay, has lain • LAY means “to put or place.” • It does take an object • EXAMPLE • The trainer lays the tiger treats on a tray. • Look for a direct object after the verb. • Lay, laid, has laid

3. Oh, Oh TROUBLE, TROUBLE, TROUBLE

4. SIT and SET • SIT • SIT means “to be seated.” • It does not take an object. • EXAMPLE • My cat sits on the couch. • Look for an prepositional phrase or an adverb after the verb. • SET • SET means “to put or place.” • It does take an object. • EXAMPLE • I set the flea powder down. • Look for a direct object after the verb

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6. RISE and RAISE • RISE means “to move upward” or “to get out of bed.” • It does not take an object. • EXAMPLE • The sun rises every morning. • Look for a prepositional phrase or an adverb after the verb. • Rise, rose, has risen • RAISE • Raise means “to lift.” • It does take an object. • EXAMPLE • The students raise their hands. • Look for a direct object after the verb. • Raise, raised, has raised

7. Oh, Oh TROUBLE, TROUBLE, TROUBLE

8. MAY and CAN MAY (might) CAN (could) CAN means “to be able to.” EXAMPLE Can he do any tricks? Can you go to the party this weekend? • MAY means “to be allowed to” or “to be likely to.” • EXAMPLE • May I pet your dog? • May I go to the restroom?

9. Stay away from TROUBLE! Know what TROUBLE is: know the meaning of your verbs.