Raise and Rise - Confusing words

Raise and Rise - Confusing words


Raise and Rise are different in meaning but frequently misused and confused.

Raise and Rise: Pick and choose the correct alternative:

1. The sun rises in the east.
2. The sun raises in the east.
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ANSWER: 1. The sun rises in the east.




3. Please don’t raise your voice!
4. Please don’t rise your voice!
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ANSWER: 3. Please don’t raise your voice!




5. There has been a rise in the unemployment rate in the country.
6. There has been a raise in the unemployment rate in the country.
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ANSWER: 5. There has been a rise in the unemployment rate in the country.




7. Cook asked for a raise in the salary.
8. Cook asked for a rise in the salary.
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ANSWER: 7. Cook asked for a raise in the salary.


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