Section A: Choose the correct word for each sentence.
1. John was asked to ____ from his position as manager of the firm. (resign, re-sign)
2. The yeast dough will _____ in an hour. (raise, rise)
3. The dog will ____ on the carpet all evening. (lie, lay)
4. In class, we ____ in desks. (sit, set)
5. You can ____ your coat on the chair. (lie, lay)
6. If you ____ the shade, the sun can shine in. (raise, rise)
7. We need to have you _____ this job contract. (resign, re-sign)
8. Please ____ the dishes on the table. (sit, set)
Answers: 1-resign; 2-rise; 3-lie; 4-sit; 5-lay; 6-raise; 7-re-sign; 8-set.