Multiple choice softskills communication

Please ________ down.

  1. laid

  2. lay

  3. lie

  4. lies

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The imperative 'Please ________ down' requires the base form of the verb. 'Lie' is correct because it's the base form of the verb meaning to recline or place oneself in a horizontal position. 'Laid' is past tense of 'lay' (to put something down). 'Lay' is present tense but means to put something somewhere, not to recline oneself. 'Lies' is third-person singular present tense, which doesn't fit the imperative structure.