Lay and Lie ex 2
Lay and Lie
Lay always has an object. It is a regular verb:
lay, laid, laid : She laid her hat on the table.
Lie does not have an object. It is irregular:
lie, lay, lain : He lay on the sofa all day.
Complete the following sentences making sure you use the correct form.
1. [Text]
I am feeling faint. Can I ……. down on the sofa please?
Answers for Quiz [1].
- 1. lie (correct)
2. [Text]
These bricks have been ……. very unevenly.
Answers for Quiz [2].
- 1. laid (correct)
3. [Text]
The prisoners were ordered to …… down their arms.
Answers for Quiz [3].
- 1. lay (correct)
4. [Text]
The mayor ……. the foundation stone of the new school.
Answers for Quiz [4].
- 1. laid (correct)
5. [Text]
They told the doctor that she had been …….. motionless for several hours.
Answers for Quiz [5].
- 1. lying (correct)
6. [Text]
……. your hand on the book and say…
Answers for Quiz [6].
- 1. Lay (correct)