Troublesome Word Pairs
Lay/Lie
Lay and Lie can be tricky, also.
Lay - Lay means to place something down. For example: Lay the book on the table.
Lie - Lie means to recline. I'm going to lie down for awhile.
Lose/loose
Lose - means that you can't find something. For example: I lose my keys all the time.
Loose - Loose means that something is not tight. For example: My shoes are too loose.
Set/sit
Set - Set means to place something on something. For example: Set the dishes on the table.
Sit - Sit means to place your body in the chair. For example: We can sit on the sofa and watch TV.
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