Maggie embraced John as he ____ on the sand.
(1 point)
Responses
laid
laid
lay
lay
lain
lain
lied
laid
To determine the correct answer for the blank in the sentence, you need to identify which verb form correctly fits the sentence. In this case, the simple past tense is used, which means the action has already happened.
The verb options provided are "laid," "lay," "lain," and "lied." Let's go through each option:
1. Laid - This verb form is the past tense of "lay." It means to put or place something in a resting position. However, in this sentence, Maggie is embracing John, not laying something down on the sand. So "laid" is not the correct answer.
2. Lay - This is the base form of the verb, and it is not suitable for the simple past tense. In this sentence, we need a verb that acts as the past tense for "lie" (meaning to recline or rest).
3. Lain - This is the past participle form of the verb "lie." It is used when a person was in a reclining position in the past. Since the sentence is in the simple past tense, this form is not appropriate.
4. Lied - This verb form is the past tense of "lie" (meaning to tell a falsehood), but it does not match the context of the sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer for the blank in the sentence is "lay." Maggie embraced John as he lay on the sand.