Multiple choice

Directions: Select the most appropriate verb from and fill in the blank.

He _________ under a tree and fell asleep.

  1. laid

  2. lay

  3. stand

  4. stood
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The past tense of lay (put something down gently or carefully) is laid. The past tense of lie ( be in or assume a horizontal or resting position on a supporting surface) is lay. Here, "fell" suggests that it is the sentence of the past tense, so option 2 'lay' is the correct answer.  

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