Question

3. The tarp __ flat on the ground.
lays
lies

Answer 1

Lays.

Explanation:

The correct option to be filled in the blank is lays.

The words lie and lay have the same meaning but the way these words are used is a little confusing.

Both words indicate to put something down.

The main contrast between the two is that the verb has an object behind it or not.

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The tarp ____ flat on the ground.

a) lays

b) lies

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Answer 2

The tarp lays flat on the ground.

• The words lay and lie have similar meanings.

• 'Lay' means to place something in a particular position whereas 'Lie' means to be in a flat or recumbent position.

• The verb 'Lay' is transitive whereas the verb 'Lie' is intransitive.

• Transitive verbs take a direct object whereas intransitive verbs do not take a direct object.

• Lay is the past tense of lie

• laid is the past tense of lay.