English Language
WAEC 2005
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
She...........the sleeping baby on the bed.
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A.
lay
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B.
lies
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C.
lied
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D.
laid
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
|
Verb
|
Infinitive |
Definition |
Present |
Past |
Past Participle |
Present Participle
|
|
lay
|
to lay something down |
to put or place |
lay(s) |
laid |
laid |
laying
|
|
lie
|
to lie |
to rest or recline |
lie(s) |
lay |
lain |
lying
|
Illustration:
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Using "lay" (to lay something down):
- Present: She lays the book on the table every evening.
- Past: Yesterday, she laid the flowers on the grave.
- Past Participle: She has laid out all the materials for the project.
- Present Participle: She is laying the foundation for a new building.
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Using "lie" (to rest or recline):
- Present: The cat lies in the sunbeam for hours.
- Past: Yesterday, the dog lay on the sofa all day.
- Past Participle: The blanket had lain untouched for days.
- Present Participle: The patient is lying in bed recovering from surgery.
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