Verb Quiz: Lie/Lay

In each sentence, use a form of Lie or Lay:
lie, lay, lain, lying, lay, laid, laying

(Don't look at the answers at the bottom until you finish!)

1. Have you been _____ in the sun?


2. She _____ the book on the hall table.


3. Don't ______ on the sofa.


4. Mother has ______ down for a nap.


5. Was Dad ______ carpet in the den?


6. The dog ______ patiently in his kennel.


7. All his books are _______ on the desk.


8. The brick mason has finished ______ our new walkway.


9. George, please don't _____ on that dirty floor.


10. Where did you _____ the newspaper?

Refer to the October 18 blog for help with lie and lay.

Answers:

1. lying
2. laid
3. lie
4. lying
5. laying
6. lay
7. lying
8. laying
9. lie
10. lay