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  • Marian, please _______ the book on the table when you fin...
Multiple choice

Marian, please _______ the book on the table when you finish reading it.

  1. lie

  2. lay

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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Lay' is a transitive verb that requires a direct object (the book), while 'lie' is an intransitive verb that does not take a direct object.

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