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JAMB Use of English 1990 Question 61

Question 61

Verb Forms

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): After Jerry had made the bed, he..... on it.

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

Answer: D (lay)

Explanation

'Lie' (to rest flat) has past tense 'lay'. 'Laid' is the past of 'lay' (to put down) and needs an object.