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Lie / Lay - Exercise 1

Choose the correct word in each sentence below.  When you have finished, click on the "Check My Work" button to view the answers.

1.  Mary (lay   laid) her fork on her plate and left the dining room.

2.  Please do not (lie lay) on that sofa.

3.  It seems that fewer people are (lying laying) in the sun these days.

4.  A small piece of the bomb (lay laid) right next to my foot.

5.  When he completes his work, Martin will (lie  lay) his tools on the counter.

6.  Do you plan to (lie lay) down for a nap today?

7.  They have (lay  laid) their weapons on the ground and raised their hands in surrender.

8.  All players with losing hands should (lie lay) all of the cards on the table.

9.  The stupid thief has (lay laid) the clues all over the crime scene.

10. Until recently, I (lie lay) in the sun almost every day during the summer.

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Margaret L. Benner
Director, Writing Support Program
English Department
Towson University
benner@towson.edu 

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