WAEC - English Language (2005 - No. 68)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
She...........the sleeping baby on the bed.
She...........the sleeping baby on the bed.
lay
lies
lied
laid
Explanation
|
Verb |
Infinitive | Definition | Present | Past | Past Participle |
Present Participle |
|
lay |
to lay something down | to put or place | lay(s) | laid | laid |
laying |
|
lie |
to lie | to rest or recline | lie(s) | lay | lain |
lying |
Illustration:
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Using "lay" (to lay something down):
- Present: She lays the book on the table every evening.
- Past: Yesterday, she laid the flowers on the grave.
- Past Participle: She has laid out all the materials for the project.
- Present Participle: She is laying the foundation for a new building.
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Using "lie" (to rest or recline):
- Present: The cat lies in the sunbeam for hours.
- Past: Yesterday, the dog lay on the sofa all day.
- Past Participle: The blanket had lain untouched for days.
- Present Participle: The patient is lying in bed recovering from surgery.
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