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Review Exercise 12-2 Puzzling

Pairs

Underline the correct form of the following verbs.

1. (Sit, Set) down and make yourself comfortable.

2. In the summer, Kristen enjoys (laying, lying) on the beach.

3. James was sorry he had (lent, loaned) his circular saw to

Matt.
4. Pablo has promised to (lend, loan) his expertise when we

paint the set.

5. A shining ribbon of discarded cans (lay, laid) alongside the

road.

6. The rivals shook hands and (lay, laid) their differences aside.
7. Barbara has (laid, lain) in the sun too long.

8. Joan called and asked, “Are you busy, or are you just (sitting,

setting) around?”

9. Can you (loan, lend) me a pencil?

10. The video games, removed from their cases, were (laying,

lying) on the table.