Lie or Lay?

Make a choice by clicking on the radio button, then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.

1. He was ___ when he said that he didn't see anyone there.
   lying
   laying
   Answer lying
2. She ___ about her experience in order to get that job.
   lay
   lied
   laid
   Answer lied
3. You'll feel much better if you just ___ down and rest for a while.
   lie
   lay
   Answer lie
4. He ___ the books on the table.
   lied
   lay
   laid
   Answer laid
5. The hens aren't ___ any eggs this week.
   lying
   laying
   Answer laying
6. Why did they ___ so many employees off at that company last year ?
   lay
   lie
   Answer lay
7. He___ a serious charge against his employer.
   has lied
   has laid
   has lain
   Answer has laid
8. What I did ___ heavily on my conscience ever since.
   has lain
   has laid
   has lied
   Answer has lain
9. The solution ___ with you.
   lies
   lays
   Answer lies

Remember lie, lied, lied ( tell a lie)lie, lay, lainlay, laid, laid

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