What is the difference between Set and Sit?

a2-pre-intermediate

Set

verb

Definition

Put, lay, or stand (something) in a specified place or position.

Examples

Please [set] the table for dinner.

He [set] the book on the shelf.

The sun will [set] soon.

Sit

verb

Definition

Adopt or be in a position in which one's weight is supported by one's buttocks rather than one's feet and one's back is upright.

Examples

Please [sit] down.

The dog loves to [sit] by the fire.

We will [sit] in the front row.

Tags

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Practice Quiz

Question 1: Could you please ___ the book on the table?

set sit

Question 2: The cat likes to ___ on the windowsill.

set sit

Question 3: Which sentence uses 'set' correctly?

I will set on the couch. The sun is setting. Please set down. The hen sets on her eggs.

Question 4: Which verb usually takes a direct object?

set sit

Question 5: Let's ___ here for a moment and rest.

set sit

Question 6: He ___ a new world record in the race.

set sat

Question 7: Which sentence uses 'sit' correctly?

Please sit the vase on the shelf. The dog was trained to sit. I need to sit my alarm for 6 AM. Can you sit the table for me?

Question 8: The past tense of 'sit' is ___.

set sat

Question 9: The past tense of 'set' is ___.

set sat

Question 10: Don't just ___ there, do something!

set sit

Quiz Answers

Q1: set

Q2: sit

Q3: The sun is setting.

Q4: set

Q5: sit

Q6: set

Q7: The dog was trained to sit.

Q8: sat

Q9: set

Q10: sit

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