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Lay vs. Lie Quiz 2

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

 A) Lay down next to me and I will hold you.
 B) Lie down next to me and I will hold you.

2. 

 A) When my dog is tired, she lays on her back.
 B) When my dog is tired, she lies on her back.

3. 

 A) I think we can lay the groundwork for lasting changes within the organization.
 B) I think we can lie the groundwork for lasting changes within the organization.

4. 

 A) I have laid down with a headache every afternoon this week.
 B) I have lain down with a headache every afternoon this week.

5. 

 A) Henry has laid consistently on the witness stand.
 B) Henry has lied consistently on the witness stand.


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