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Lie / Lay - Exercise 3

Direction: Choose the correct word in each sentence below. When you have finished, click on the "Check My Work" button to view the answers.

1. The carpenter (   ) the hammer right next to the nail.

2. Why is he (   ) on the floor?

3. After I get home from work, I often (   ) down for a nap before dinner.

4. He stood at the door, and his rifle (   ) right next to him on the table.

5. Please (   ) the papers on Mr. Hart's desk.

6. Our cabin (   ) in the middle of a large valley.

7. Earlier today, Jonah (   ) on the couch and listened to music.

8. The papers have (   ) here for over a week.

9. Did you get that tan from (   ) in the sun?

10. Tomorrow we will (   ) the carpet in the bedroom.

             

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