1. Put the correct form of raise, rise and arise in the sentences.

   

   1.      The government ____________ social security contributions again this year.

   2.      Income tax ____________ since January. (use passive here)

   3.      Wages ____________ by 2.6% in last 12 months.

   4.      Prices ____________ considerably last year.

   5.      No significant problems ____________ during 2006.

   6.      Salaries are expected to ____________ by 4% next year.

   7.      Tax cuts ____________ real income.

   8.      The number of workers participating in the profit-sharing scheme ____________ due to
   increased profits.

   9.      Ethical issues ____________ in doing business with China.

   

   

   2. Decide whether the following verbs are used transitively or intransitively.

   

    1. Stella is reading  quietly in the upstairs bedroom.           T - I
    2. The cup broke.                                                           T - I
    3. I broke the cup.                                                          T - I
    4. The critics reviewed the new Broadway play.  T - I
    5. Children from all countries love that game.                   T - I
    6. Politicians and the public are complaining loudly.          T - I
    7. The building collapsed.                                    T - I
    8. The lorry demolished the restaurant.                            T - I
    9. Crime reports rose slightly last year.                            T - I