Easily confused verbs (sentences)
My teachers are going to advise / warn me what subjects to study next year
advise
Arsenal beat / win Manchester United 5-2
beat
Tom always refuse / deny that he has a problem
denies
I wish / hope that you can come on Friday. I haven't seen you for ages.
hope
I lay (past laid) / lie (past lay) the baby on the bed and changed his nappy
laid (lay)
Last night I came home and lay (past laid) / lie (past lay) on the sofa and went to sleep.
lay (lie)
It's hard not to raise / rise your voice when you're arguing with someone
raise
Tom always refuse / deny to discuss the problem
refuses
The cost of living is going to raise / rise again this month.
rise
The men had been planning to steal / rob the bank
rob
If you leave your bike unlocked, somebody might rob / steal it
steal
I think I should advise / warn you that Liam doesn't always tell the truth
warn
I wish / hope I was a bit taller!
wish
Arsenal beat / win the match 5-2
won