Question

Replace the quoted word in the following sentence with the most suitable option.
She lay down to "be slept" for a while.

have slept
sleep
sleeping
be sleeping​

Answer 1

The answer is 'sleep.'

• In this sentence, we need to place the correct form of the verb.

• Since 'to' is mentioned in the sentence, we need to use the simple form of the verb. 'Sleep' is the simple form of the verb.

• The other three options do not comply with the format of the sentence.

Answer 2

Answer:

The rewrite sentence is -

• She lay down to sleep for a while.

Explanation :

• Present Form of verb is always used after Preposition 'to', that's why 'be slept' has been replaced with 'sleep'.
• When to is used before verb in a sentence it is called 'To-infinitive'. It is one kind of Non -finite Verb.
• Example : We were compelled to leave the spot.