Lay vs. Lie

Fill in the blanks with lay, lie or laid.

Lay is the past simple form of lie.

Lie is intransitive. It does not have an object.

Lay is transitive. It needs an object.

Answers

1. Lay the books on the table.
2. The tornado laid many buildings flat.
3. The members laid their proposal before the board.
4. A turtle lays many eggs at one time.
5. Lay the cartons one on top of the other.
6. The tiles were laid in a geometric pattern.
7. It is a mistake to lay too much emphasis on grades.
8. Lie here until the dizziness goes away.
9. The prisoners laid an escape plan.
10. She serves as a lay teacher at the convent school.
11. As he was feeling dizzy, he lay down on the couch.
12. Lie still.