Confused Words: Raise vs. Rise

Confused Words - raise vs. rise

Hello, enthusiastic English learners! Today’s interactive lesson is dedicated to clearing up the confusion between the often mixed-up words: “rise” and “raise”. These words, although they sound similar, have different meanings and uses.

Usage

Rise

This is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not need a direct object. It refers to something moving upwards or increasing by itself.

  1. The sun rises at dawn.
  2. Prices tend to rise during the holiday season.
  3. The smoke from the fire began to rise.
  4. As the cake baked, it started to rise.
  5. The noise level in the room started to rise.
  6. The tide rises twice a day.
  7. The athlete’s heart rate began to rise during the exercise.
  8. The balloon began to rise once let go.
  9. The eagle began to rise above the mountain tops.
  10. His confidence began to rise after he successfully finished his presentation.

Raise

This is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object. It refers to lifting something up or causing something to increase.

  1. She decided to raise her hand and ask a question.
  2. The store has to raise the prices due to inflation.
  3. He raised his voice to be heard over the noise.
  4. The company decided to raise the salaries of its employees.
  5. The father raised his son to be respectful.
  6. The teacher asked the students to raise their textbooks.
  7. The athlete raised the trophy high above his head.
  8. The city council plans to raise taxes next year.
  9. The charity event helped to raise funds for the local hospital.
  10. The farmer raised the barn door to let the animals out.

Conclusion

Remember, when you’re discussing something moving upwards or increasing by itself, use “rise”. When someone is lifting something or causing something to increase, use “raise”. Keep practicing these words in different contexts and soon you’ll master their usage.

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