Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). He ........ the picture on the table?

English Language

JAMB 2008

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

He ........ the picture on the table?

A. laid
B. lay
C. lied
D. lain

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

lie(present), lay(past tense), lain (past participle), Lying(present continuous ): these verb forms are intransitive verbs; they do not require an object.

Lay(present), Laid (past tense), Laid(past participle), Laying (present continuous): these verb forms are transitive verbs; they require an object to complete its meaning.

He(subject) laid(past tense) the picture(object) on the table (prepositional phrase).

Lay means to put down gently or place in a position for use.

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