From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
She………..the sleeping baby on the bed.
- lay
- lies
- lied
-
laid
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
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Verb |
Infinitive | Definition | Present | Past | Past Participle |
Present Participle |
|
lay |
to lay something down | to put or place | lay(s) | laid | laid |
laying |
|
lie |
to lie | to rest or recline | lie(s) | lay | lain |
lying |
Illustration:
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Using "lay" (to lay something down):
- Present: She lays the book on the table every evening.
- Past: Yesterday, she laid the flowers on the grave.
- Past Participle: She has laid out all the materials for the project.
- Present Participle: She is laying the foundation for a new building.
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Using "lie" (to rest or recline):
- Present: The cat lies in the sunbeam for hours.
- Past: Yesterday, the dog lay on the sofa all day.
- Past Participle: The blanket had lain untouched for days.
- Present Participle: The patient is lying in bed recovering from surgery.