1- LAY or LIE ? / LIE = LAY / Learn how to use LAY and LIE Correctly in Modern Spoken English

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm-I-4gd_9A

Key Answer: C) Both A and B are commonly used.

Explanation: The transcript explicitly states, "we use both the same" and "he is laying on the couch or he is lying on the couch we use both the same." This reflects the informal blending of the two verbs in speech.

According to the lesson, in modern spoken English, which sentence is commonly used and considered acceptable?

A) He is lying on the couch.
B) He is laying on the couch.
C) Both A and B are commonly used.
D) Neither A nor B is correct.

Key Answer: B) A change in position.

Explanation: The instructor says, "we use down to express changing position" and gives the examples "he needs to lie down or he needs to lay down."

The lesson recommends using "down" with these verbs to express what?

A) A permanent state.
B) A change in position.
C) A formal action.
D) The location of an object.

Key Answer: B) He is not doing anything important.

Explanation: The transcript explains that "we use around to say he's not doing anything important" and that "it has a negative connotation."

What does the phrase "he lays around all day" imply, according to the lesson?

A) He is very productive.
B) He is not doing anything important.
C) He is telling lies frequently.
D) He is placing objects on the floor.

Key Answer: C) laid

Explanation: The teacher says, "we only use laid and laid so you will see these words maybe in books but when you're speaking nobody uses them [lay and lain]... the past is always laid for both."

The lesson states that in modern spoken English, the past tense for both "lay" and "lie" (to recline) is often simplified to what?

A) lay
B) lied
C) laid
D) lain

Key Answer: C) Put

Explanation: While "lay," "place," and "set" are given as synonyms for "put," the instructor clarifies that "put is the most common. The others are more formal and not so common."

According to the lesson, which verb is the most common and preferred for the meaning of "to put or place something"?

A) Lay
B) Set
C) Put
D) Place

Key Answer: D) lied

Explanation: This is correctly identified as a separate verb. The transcript states, "lie [to not tell the truth]... lied is past... he lied to me and the participle is lied."

The verb "lie" meaning "to not tell the truth" has a different past tense. What is it?

A) lay
B) laid
C) lain
D) lied

Key Answer: A) The workers are laying the foundation for the new house.

Explanation: This is the only sentence that uses "lay" correctly as a transitive verb (it takes a direct object: "the foundation"). In formal grammar:

• B should be "I lay on the bed..." (past tense of lie).

• C should be "The keys have been lying on the table..." (present participle of lie).

• D should be "He needs to lie down and rest" (present tense of lie).

(Based on Traditional Grammar) Which sentence is grammatically correct in formal writing?

A) The workers are laying the foundation for the new house.
B) I was so tired, I laid on the bed for an hour.
C) The keys have been laying on the table all day.
D) He needs to lay down and rest.

Key Answer: C) lain

Explanation: The sentence requires the past participle of the intransitive verb "to lie" (to recline). The correct form is "has lain." "Laid" is the past participle for the transitive verb "to lay," and "lied" is for "to tell a falsehood."

(Based on Traditional Grammar) Complete this sentence with the correct formal verb: "She has _____ in the sun for too long and now has a sunburn."

A) lay
B) laid
C) lain
D) lied