Rise Past Tense

The past tense of "rise" is "rose".

Rise Past Forms - Exercises

These exercises test different forms of the verb RISE and IRREGULAR VERBS

Conjugation of "Rise"

Tense	Form	Example
Present	rise	"The sun rises in the east."
Past	rose	"The sun rose at 6 AM."
Past Participle	risen	"Prices have risen recently."

Present: "rise" (I/you/we/they rise, he/she/it rises)
Past: "rose"
Past Participle: "risen" (used with "have/has/had")

How to Use "Rose" (Past Tense of Rise)

"Rose" is used to describe something that moved upward or increased in the past. It’s a past tense verb, so it doesn’t need auxiliary verbs like "did" or "have."

Examples:

"The balloon rose high into the sky."
"He rose early to start his day."
"Prices rose dramatically last year."

Common Mistakes with "Rise" and "Raise"

Many learners confuse "rise" and "raise" because they have similar meanings but are used differently:

Rise: does not take an object and means to go up on its own.

Example: "The sun rises in the morning."

Raise: takes an object and means to lift or increase something.

Example: "She raised her hand."

Verb	Requires Object?	Past Tense	Example
Rise	No	rose	"The temperature rose."
Raise	Yes	raised	"They raised their prices."

Examples in Sentences

Describing Movement:

"He rose from his seat when the meeting ended."
"Smoke rose from the chimney."

Talking About Increases:

"Interest rates rose last quarter."
"The river rose after the heavy rain."

FAQ

What is the past tense of "rise"?

The past tense of "rise" is "rose".

What is the difference between "rose" and "raised"?

"Rose" is the past tense of "rise" (no object needed), while "raised" is the past tense of "raise" (object required).

Is "risen" the same as "rose"?

No, "risen" is the past participle form and is used with auxiliary verbs (e.g., "has risen").

Can I say "I have rose"?

No, the correct form is "I have risen."

How do I use "rose" in a sentence?

"The sun rose at 6 AM."