Is the following grammatical? "As noted, expenses will raise, thus the increase in assessments." Should rise be used instead of raise, and is 'thus' a subordinate conjunction as used here? Thanks.
Raise is a transitive verb; i.e. you have to raise something. e.g. raise the bar. Rise is an intransitive verb; i.e. it does not have a direct object. e.g. It rises. Therefore, it is: Expenses will rise. 'Expenses will raise' is wrong. 'thus the increase in assessment' is messy. I do not consider thus a conjunction. I would opt for a lengthier reword using: ; as a result, ; therefore, and cause or something similar. The use of 'thus' in this sentence is very dodgy. Sorry, if it's not the answer you wanted.