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JAMB Use of English 2008 Question 85

Question 85

Verb Forms

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

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

Answer: A (laid)

Explanation

'Lay' (to put something down) takes an object; its past tense is 'laid'.