Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate option from the given options.

A large number of men and women _______ their lives for winning us our independence.

  1. laid off

  2. laid down

  3. laid aside

  4. laid by

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrasal verb 'lay down' is used in the context of sacrificing one's life for a cause. 'Laid off' refers to job termination.