Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank.

How long have you _____ in bed?

  1. lay

  2. laid

  3. lying

  4. lain
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Lay is a transitive verb and takes a direct object; laid is its past form and past participle. Lie is an intransitive verb and does not take a direct object; lay is its past form and lain its past participle.

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