Word Usage "Lay or Lie" Worksheet 1

Use the correct form of the verb lay or lie to complete these sentences.

1. The leopard was ________ in wait for unsuspecting prey.
Answer lying
2. We don’t know what future ________ ahead for us.
Answer lies
3. It is time that we ________ all the cards on the table. (a tricky tense problem)
Answer laid
4. I wish I could ________ in bed all day.
Answer lie
5. Would you like to ________ down for a while?
Answer lie
6. Do not ________ the blame at my feet.
Answer lay
7. Let’s see how the land ________ before making any decision.
Answer lies
8. “You’ve made your bed and now you must ________ in it” is a famous saying.
Answer lie
9. At the time it seemed like a good idea to ________ low.
Answer lie
10. You should feel bad for ________ a guilt trip on me.
Answer laying