Mastering the Definition and Usage of 'Raise'

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Which of the following is a synonym for 'elevate' as used in the text?

  • Diminish
  • Depress
  • Increase (correct)
  • Lower

What does the term 'Göbekli Tepe' refer to?

  • A type of poetry
  • A mountain range
  • A brand consultant
  • An archaeological site (correct)

What does the term 'SEO' stand for?

  • Sustainable Energy Organization
  • Search Engine Optimization (correct)
  • Social Engagement Online
  • Science Education Outreach

What does the term 'Lagbaja' refer to?

<p>A music video (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'democratic citizenship' refer to in the text?

<p>A concept of equality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which verb is almost exclusively intransitive in its standard uses?

<p>Rise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which verb is the causative of 'to rise' and is almost always used transitively?

<p>Raise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In American English, which verb is commonly used to refer to the upbringing of children?

<p>Raise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which verb implies a definite source or starting point, and can be used instead of 'rise' in certain contexts?

<p>Originate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which verb adds to 'spring' a suggestion of rapid or sudden emerging?

<p>Spring (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which verb is irregular in its forms and is used in the United States to refer to the upbringing of children?

<p>Raise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which verb is almost exclusively intransitive in its standard uses?

<p>Rise (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which verb adds to 'spring' a suggestion of rapid or sudden emerging?

<p>Spring (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which verb is the causative of 'to rise' and is almost always used transitively?

<p>Raise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which verb implies a definite source or starting point, and can be used instead of 'rise' in certain contexts?

<p>Originate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to elevate something?

<p>To raise something to a higher level (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to elevate the mind?

<p>To raise the mind to a higher intellectual level (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to elevate your online presence?

<p>By raising your online presence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to elevate an idea of democratic citizenship?

<p>To raise the idea to a higher level (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to elevate comfort food?

<p>By raising comfort food to a higher level (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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