image-471-300x225 Lay vs. Lie

Fill in the blanks with lay, lie or laid.

Lay is the past simple form of lie.

Lie is intransitive. It does not have an object.

Lay is transitive. It needs an object.

Lay means put or place.

Laid = knocked down

Laid means presented.

Laid = arranged

To lie is to recline.

Lay teacher means non-clerical teacher.

 

#1. ……………………. the books on the table.

Lay means put or place.

#2. The tornado ………………………. many buildings flat.

Laid = knocked down

#3. The members ………………………. their proposal before the board.

Laid means presented.

#4. A turtle ………………………. many eggs at one time.

#5. ……………………… the cartons one on top of the other.

#6. The tiles were ………………………….. in a geometric pattern.

Laid = arranged

#7. It is a mistake to ……………………….. too much emphasis on grades.

#8. ……………………. here until the dizziness goes away.

To lie is to recline.

#9. The prisoners …………………….. an escape plan.

#10. She serves as a …………………….. teacher at the convent school.

Lay teacher means non-clerical teacher.

#11. As he was feeling dizzy, he ……………………… down on the couch.

#12. ……………………. still.

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