Using Lay and Lie

Question 1

What does the verb “lay” mean?

Answer 1

To put or place (something)

Question 2

True or False: Lay is a transitive verb.

Answer 2

True: Lay is transitive.

Question 3

What are the principle parts of lay?

Answer 3

Present: lay
Past: laid
Past Participle: (have) laid

Question 4

What does the verb”lie” mean?

Answer 4

To rest or recline

Question 5

True or False: Lie is a transitive verb.

Answer 5

False: Lie is not transitive.

Question 6

What are the principle parts of lie?

Answer 6

Present: lie
Past: lay
Past Participle: (have) lain

Question 7

True or False: Both lay and lie have -ing forms.

Answer 7

True: Both lay and lie have -ing forms.

Question 8

True or False: A form of “be” is used with the -ing forms of these two words.

Answer 8

True: A form of “be” is used with the -ing forms of these words.

Question 9

Which two tests can be used to determine which form of lay or lie to use?

Answer 9

Test 1: Which definition fits?

Test 2: Does the sentence have a direct object?