Confusing words quiz - the verbs rise, raise and arise

These three verbs can be confusing for students both in meaning and form.

rise (rose, risen, rising) > to go / become higher - irregular intransitive verb (doesn't take an object)

The sun rises in the east. He rose through the ranks to become a general.

raise (raised, raised, raising) > to make higher, to increase, to bring up (children), to breed (animals) - regular transitive verb (takes an object)

All those in favour raise your hands. He was raised in Northern California but now lives in New York.

arise (arose, arisen, arising) > to happen, to occur, to come up - irregular intransitive verb (doesn't take an object)

Some problems have arisen recently. If any difficulties should arise, let me know.

Use the dictionary feature on the right to find more uses and examples. I recommend using one of the advanced learner's dictionaries for this. Then do the test.

Complete the sentences by typing the correct form of rise, raise or arise (one word only) into each box

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

The government are An unexpected problem has

VAT (value added tax) to 20% next year. and so we have had to cancel the meeting. and we had a most spectacular view.

Suddenly the mist that had hidden the canyon Prices have Are there any matters My parents are farmers and I was born and She

again due to the recent increase in inflation. from the minutes (written record) of the last meeting? chickens and pigs.

on a farm, so I know all about animals. from her chair and went over to the window. .

I would love to work in Africa should the opportunity University entry requirements have The directors have announced they are After a cold morning temperatures should

sharply over the last decade. employee salaries across the board. in the afternoon.

The verbs rise and raise are often used when talking about statistics, prices etc. The opposites are fall and lower respectively.

Although the price of oil has risen, taxes on petrol have fallen. They have raised the price of corn flakes but lowered the price of rice crispies.