Is this good English or not? for all native and english teachers?

Question

would I say "rise in prices" or "increase in prices" or " raise in prices"

the context is as follows...... have you noticed the great rise/increase/raise in prices these days

Answer 1

Both are correct. What is correct is often what sounds good - if you are well read and well versed.

'The rise in prices of commodities has lead to the increase in the cost of many consumer goods' is correct as is ' The rise in prices has been associated with declining living standards for those on fixed incomes'. Rise is more often associated with a singular where as increase is associated with plural. Both are correct though.

Answer 2

I have a degree in English for what it's worth - and I always think rise means to literally rise like a helium balloon rises into the sky. I think raise is better, but increase is the absolute best word in this case.

Answer 3

Rise or Increase. Raise isn't correct.

It sort of depends on the context it's going to be in.

Personally, I would say rise in that case, but increase is good too. Raise doesn't sound right to me.

Answer 4

I would use "increase in prices" if it fits in with what you're saying. I think "rise in prices" is also correct, but I'm not 100% sure there.

Answer 5

I believe increase in prices, but that may depend on the context.

Answer 6

increase in prices

Answer 7

'Rise in prices' is proper English.'Raise in prices' is not proper english.'Increase in prices too is proper English.