16. I told the child to _____ down for a nap. When he finally fell asleep I ___ down for a nap of my own. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above.
A. lay,lay
B. lay,lie
C. lie, lie
D. lie, lay
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No.
I told the child to _LIE_ down for a nap. When he finally fell asleep I _LAY_ down for a nap of my own.
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To determine the correct answer, let's first understand the difference between "lay" and "lie."
"Lay" is a verb that requires a direct object and means to put or place something down. For example, you lay a book on the table.
"Lie" is also a verb, but it does not take a direct object. It means to recline or rest in a horizontal position. For example, you lie down on a bed.
Now, let's look at the sentence: "I told the child to _____ down for a nap. When he finally fell asleep, I _____ down for a nap of my own."
In the first blank space, the correct option should be a verb that requires a direct object, as we are telling the child to do something. Therefore, options B and C, which both use "lie," can be eliminated since "lie" does not take a direct object.
Now, let's consider the second blank space. This refers to the action the speaker is doing, not a direct object. Therefore, the correct option should be a form of "lie."
Given these considerations, the correct answer is option D.
So, the correct completion of the sentence is: "I told the child to lie down for a nap. When he finally fell asleep, I lay down for a nap of my own."