Question

Which sentence is correct?

• A. She lays down to rest every afternoon.
• B. The dog likes to lay on the bed.
• C. He laid the book on the table.
• D. You should lie your keys on the counter.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. He laid the book on the table.

The verbs "lay" and "lie" have different meanings and usage:

• "Lay" requires a direct object (it means "to put something down").

  • Present: lay

  • Past: laid

  • Past participle: laid

• "Lie" does not take a direct object (it means "to recline or rest").

  • Present: lie

  • Past: lay

  • Past participle: lain