Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

My father ____ down for a nap.

  1. lay

  2. laid

  3. lie

  4. lying
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Explanation

'Laid' is the second form of 'lay' which means to put something down, which is not the case here because the person is himself lying down to sleep. Only 'lay' fits here as here, it is used as the second form of 'lie' as in 'lie down'.

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