LAY vs LIE

Front

What is the difference between 'lay' and 'lie'?

Back

'Lay' means to place something down flat, while 'lie' means to be in a flat position on a surface.

Front

What is the past tense of 'lie'?

Back

The past tense of 'lie' is 'lay'.

Front

What is the past participle of 'lie'?

Back

The past participle of 'lie' is 'lain'.

Front

What is the present participle of 'lie'?

Back

The present participle of 'lie' is 'lying'.

Front

In what context would you use 'lay'?

Back

You would use 'lay' when you are placing something down, e.g., 'I will lay the book on the table.'

Front

In what context would you use 'lie'?

Back

You would use 'lie' when referring to a person or object being in a flat position, e.g., 'I will lie down for a nap.'

Front

Provide an example sentence using 'lay' in the past tense.

Back

Yesterday, I laid the blanket on the grass.

Front

Provide an example sentence using 'lie' in the present tense.

Back

I lie down on the couch every evening.

Front

What is the correct form: 'I have ___ on the floor for hours'?

Back

The correct form is 'lain'.

Front

What is the correct form: 'The dog is ___ in the sun'?

Back

The correct form is 'lying'.