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 HELP BOX: Lay/Lie

Confusing Verbs - Lay / Lie 2

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The police officers told the robbers to ____ down in the street.
A) lie	B) lay	non-java answerA) lie
So, the robbers ____ down slowly on the road.
A) laid	B) lay	non-java answerB) lay
The robbers have been caught before, and they have ____ in the street before, too!
A) laid	B) lain	non-java answerB) lain
Later today, the robbers will be ____ on a bed in the local jail.
A) lying	B) laying	non-java answerA) lying
My friend is so lazy! All he does is ____ around in bed all day!
A) lay	B) lie	non-java answerB) lie
Peter and Jan sell carpeting. Today, they spent the whole day ____ carpeting in a big house.
A) laying	B) lying	non-java answerA) laying
The carpet in my house isn't new. It has probably ___ here for 20 years!
A) laid	B) lain	non-java answerB) lain
The teacher told the students to ____ their heads on their desks and be quiet.
A) lay	B) lie	non-java answerA) lay
My dog has been ___ by the door for an hour. I think he wants to go outside.
A) laying	B) lying	non-java answerB) lying
You are finished with this quiz, so you can ____ down and take a nap now!
A) lie	B) lay	non-java answerA) lie
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