Multiple choice

Directions: Fill the gap with the most appropriate word from the options given below.

Mrs. Parvathy _____ awake the whole night worried about her husband's health.

  1. lay

  2. lied

  3. laid

  4. had lied
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The past tense of 'lie' (to recline) is 'lay'. 'Lied' is the past tense of 'lie' (to tell falsehood). 'Laid' is the past tense of 'lay' (to put/Place). Since Mrs. Parvathy was in a state of being reclining/awake, 'lay' is correct.

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