Misused Verbs

If you feel faint, (lie/lay) down.

• lie

• lay

I (lay/laid) awake all last night worrying about final exams.

• lay

• laid

The workers have already (lain/laid) the foundation of the building.

• lain

• laid

James gently (lain/laid) the blanket over the dynamite.

• lain

• laid

Who ______ the book on top of my papers?

• lay

• laid

Did Janelle _____ her keys on the coffee table?

• lie

• lay

Choose the correct verb: She decided to (lie/lay) down for a nap.

• lie

• lay

• lain

• laid

Identify the correct verb: The cat (lay/laid) in the sun all afternoon.

• lay

• laid

• lain

• lie

Select the correct form: He has (lain/laid) the tools on the bench.

• lain

• laid

• lay

• lie

Which verb fits? The book has been (laying/lying) on the table for days.

• laying

• lying

• lain

• laid