Choose one from the ().
A bell (lays or lies) on it's side.
Which one??
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... and be sure to check the difference between "its" and "it's."
The correct choice in this context would be "lies." So the sentence would read, "A bell lies on its side."
To determine whether to use "lays" or "lies," you need to understand the difference between these two words. "Lays" is the present tense of the verb "to lay," which means to put or place something. On the other hand, "lies" is the present tense of the verb "to lie," which means to recline or be in a horizontal position.
In this sentence, we want to indicate that the bell is resting or reclining on its side, rather than someone placing it there. Therefore, we use "lies" because it describes the subject's position.