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Lie / Lay - Exercise 4

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. Martha (   ) the sick puppy on the vet's table.

2. Why do you insist on (   ) in the sun?

3. She has (   ) all of her cards on the table.

4. We are asking you to (   ) all of your cards on the table.

5. That rusty hubcap has (   ) here for years.

6. Have all the students (   ) their tests on the instructor's desk?

7. Tim (   ) in bed for an hour, thinking about yesterday's news.

8. The accident victim was (   ) in the middle of the road.

9. My mother (   ) her hand on my head to comfort me.

10. It can be helpful to (   ) down in a relaxed position for a few minutes.

             

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