Write four sentances with a different form of lie, then write four sentances with a different form of lay.
1.a) I would never lie to my friends.
b)THe baby is lying in her crib.
c)I have lain to my parents.
d) (lay)
2.a) I like to lay on the ground and stare at the clouds.
b) (laying)
c) (have laid)
d) (laid)
can u please help me fill in the blank places with sentances?? thank u:)
1 a. and b. are correct, although I think your teacher wants you to use lie to mean recline. Example: I like to lie on the couch and watch TV.
I suggest you study your text or this site to help you understand lie and lay.
http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000233.htm
thanks so much that website really helped :)
but i couldn't think of an answer for 1d, 2c, or 2d. could u help?? :) thankss
1.d. Yesterday I lay in the sun so long I got a bad sunburn.
2.c. I have always laid my keys on the mantle.
2.d. Yesterday I laid the papers I need on the dining room table.
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Certainly! Here are the missing sentences:
1. a) I would never lie to my friends, as honesty is essential for our relationship.
b) The baby is lying in her crib, peacefully sleeping.
c) I have lain to my parents in the past, but I regret it now.
d) Mary lay down on the couch and took a nap.
2. a) I like to lay on the ground and stare at the clouds, it's so relaxing.
b) Sarah is laying the table for dinner.
c) I have laid the foundation for a successful career through hard work and dedication.
d) John laid the bricks carefully to construct the wall.