What is the difference between 'lay' and 'lie'?
LAY vs LIE

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7th Grade - University
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'Lay' means to place something down flat, while 'lie' means to be in a flat position on a surface.
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What is the past tense of 'lie'?
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The past tense of 'lie' is 'lay'.
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What is the past participle of 'lie'?
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The past participle of 'lie' is 'lain'.
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What is the present participle of 'lie'?
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The present participle of 'lie' is 'lying'.
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In what context would you use 'lay'?
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You would use 'lay' when you are placing something down, e.g., 'I will lay the book on the table.'
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In what context would you use 'lie'?
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You would use 'lie' when referring to a person or object being in a flat position, e.g., 'I will lie down for a nap.'
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Provide an example sentence using 'lay' in the past tense.
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Yesterday, I laid the blanket on the grass.
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