Lie Vs Lay - Test

Lie Vs Lay - Test 

Choose the appropriate word to complete the sentences.

1. Rachel _____ her month-late essay in Dr. Cohen's mailbox, hoping that he would still accept the work.
A) lain
B) lied
C) laid

2. Today it’s your turn _____ the table. I laid the table yesterday.
A) to lay
B) to lie
C) laying

3. I _____ my suitcase on the table when I come home everyday.
A) lie
B) lay
C) lain

4. They've _____ the new grass, but they haven't watered it yet.
A) laid
B) lain
C) lied

5. I _____ on the sofa for a while but I didn't fall asleep.
A) lied
B) lay
C) lain

6. My neighbour _____ about the cost of the fence materials.
A) lied
B) laid
C) lain

7. The envelopes have been _____ on my desk since Friday.
A) laying
B) lying
C) lain

8. Don’t ______ to me; I promise not to be mad if only you will tell the truth.
A) lay
B) lie
C) lying

9. The chickens _____ their eggs. Now we're waiting for the eggs to hatch.
A) have laid
B) have lain
C) have lied

10. Jack always _____ the cordless telephone where no one can find it.
A) lays
B) lies
C) lied

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