Multiple choice softskills communication The cat is ____ on the rug, next to the chair. laying lying none of the above 1 or 2 both are correct Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation 'Lie' is an intransitive verb meaning to recline, and its present participle is 'lying.' 'Lay' is transitive (requires an object), so 'laying' is incorrect here.