Ex.10. These words are often confused
to rise to raise
-
- is an intransitive verb, i.e. it cannot take an object
to rise
e.g. Prices rose last month.
to raise
- is a transitive verb, i.e. it is followed by an object.
e.g. They raised the prices.
Complete these sentences using the correct form of one
of the words above. Make your own sentences to show that
you understand the difference in their meaning.
1. Many firms try to survive by ... productivity.
2. We are trying... money to buy a new computer class.
3. My boss... my salary by 5%.
4. The petrol prices ... by 15 % this week.
5. West European car sales ... from 1 to 1,5 million.
6. Sales have... by 8% this month.
7. We have... our profit levels by 10%.
8. They managed to ... sufficient capital to keep the company
buoyant.
9. She ... the question of overtime payments.
10. His report... some valuable points.
11. Companies needing money for development may ... capital on
the stock exchange by selling shares.
12. Large and small businesses need a capital market in which
they can ... finance.
13. Prices are ... at an alarming rate.
14. They... their fees last year.