Question

why was Mrs browser lying on the sofa and looking very much distressed?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The verb ‘laying’ means ‘putting something somewhere’. The verb ‘lying’ means ‘telling falsehoods’ or ‘resting’ or ‘reclining’.

The woman is laying the plate on the table.

The girl is lying (not telling the truth) to the teacher.

The woman is lying on the bed.