Question

which of the following is the best example of a sentence to use in technical writing?
the board should be placed on a flat surface.
place the board on a flat surface.
question 3
the verb, __________, means to lift up something.
to risetoraiseto layto set

Explanation:

Technical writing aims for clarity and directness. "Place the board on a flat surface" is a clear, imperative instruction. For the verb question, "to raise" means to lift up something. "To rise" is more about ascending (like the sun rises). "To lay" means to put down (lay the book on the table). "To set" has multiple meanings but not specifically 'lift up'.

Answer:

For the first question: Place the board on a flat surface.
For the second question: to raise.