Distinguishing Between Lay and Lie

What does 'lay' require when used in a sentence?

• A subject that is moving

• An object to place down

• No object, just the action

• A specific time of day

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What is the past tense of 'lay'?

• Layed

• Lain

• Laid

• Lie

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

Which action does 'lay' describe?

• Running quickly

• Telling an untruth

• Placing something down carefully

• Moving to a standing position

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which sentence correctly uses 'lie'?

• He lays on the couch.

• They lied the carpet.

• She lies down on the bed.

• I lie the book on the table.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the past tense of 'lie'?

• Lay

• Lain

• Layed

• Lied

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F