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JAMB Use of English 1983 Question 55

Question 55

Verb Forms

Choose the expression or word which best completes the sentence: The dead body of the armed robber has________ in the street for three days.

  1. A.laid
  2. B.lain
  3. C.layed
  4. D.lied
  5. E.lay
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (lain)

Explanation

'Lie' (to rest flat) has the past participle 'lain'; 'laid' is from 'lay' (to put down).