Lay vs Lie

Lay vs Lie

The word ‘Lay’ is a verb, which means to put something in a position especially in horizontal.

For example:

a. Ankitha lays the bed for her grandmother to sleep.
b. The police asked the thief to lay down the weapon.
c. Jack lays the mobile phone where no one could find it.

The word ‘lie’ is a verb, which means to rest or remain in a certain place. It also means telling something not true.

For example:

a. The dog lies on the mat, as it is not keeping well.
b. Amit realised that what his friend told about his examination result was a lie.
c. The handbag that she was searching for a long time lies on the bed.

Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with the right words.
1. The puppy always_______ (lays/lies) curled up under the sofa.
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2. The old man was made to _______ (lay/lie) down on the bed after he fainted in the garden.
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3. The teachers ask the students to _______ (lay/lie) the assignment books on the table.
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4. Ankit was punished by his mother for telling _______ (lays/lies) about his younger sister.
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5. The back ache will get cured if you______ (lay/lie) on the floor for some time.
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6. The olive ridley tortoises come to the shore to ______ (lay/lie) the eggs every autumn.
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