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Lay vs. Lie Quiz

1. For each of the following, choose the correct sentence.

 A) I am dizzy and need to lay down.
 B) I am dizzy and need to lie down.

2. 

 A) When I got dizzy yesterday, I lay down.
 B) When I got dizzy yesterday, I laid down.

3. 

 A) My brother lies carpet for a living.
 B) My brother lays carpet for a living.

4. 

 A) The book has been laying there for weeks.
 B) The book has been lying there for weeks.

5. 

 A) We need to lay this baby down for a nap.
 B) We need to lie this baby down for a nap.


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