Multiple choice

Directions: Complete the following sentence correctly.He lay down on his bed ...............

  1. to think of his love

  2. thinking of his love

  3. in thinking of his love

  4. for thinking of his love
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When using 'lie down' to indicate reclining, the present participle form (-ing) is used to describe simultaneous or accompanying action. 'He lay down thinking of his love' shows he lay down AND was thinking at the same time. Option B is grammatically correct. Option A uses infinitive form which suggests purpose, C 'in thinking' is incorrect usage, and D 'for thinking' suggests the reason for lying down rather than simultaneous action.

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