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Language. Six Troublesome Verbs
• There are six verbs in English that cause confusion when using them.
These are the troublesome verbs:
lie & lay
sit & set rise & raise
lie and laY
The verb LIE means to rest, to recline, or to be in place. The verb LIE does not take a direct object. The verb LAY means to put (something) in place. The verb LAY takes a direct object.
Principal Parts of LIE and LAY
Base Form
Present Participle
Past
Past Participle
lie
is lying
lay
have lain
lay
is laying
laid
have laid
Examples:
Please lie down.
The packages are lying here.
The necklace lay on the wardrobe.
The precious jewel had lain on the drawer for months. Please lay the umbrella down.
I am laying your luggage here.
Mathilda laid the necklace on the dresser.
Her husband had laid the old papers on the table.
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