Common mistakes: ‘Lay’ vs. ‘Lie’

Hi everyone! :wave: Let’s clear up the confusion between "lay” and “lie” :nerd_face:

  1. ‘Lay’ (to put something down):

-Present tense: Lay (e.g., “I lay the book on the table.”)
-Past tense: Laid (e.g., “I laid the book on the table yesterday.”)
-Past participle: Laid (e.g., “I have laid the book on the table.”)

  1. ‘Lie’ (to recline):

-Present tense: Lie (e.g., “I lie down to rest.”)
-Past tense: Lay (e.g., “I lay in bed all day yesterday.”)
-Past participle: Lain (e.g., “I have lain in bed all day.”)

  1. ‘Lie’ (to tell an untruth):

-Present tense: Lie (e.g., “He lies about his age.”)
-Past tense: Lied (e.g., “He lied about his age.”)
-Past participle: Lied (e.g., “He has lied about his age.”)

Understanding these differences can help you use these verbs correctly in different contexts. Hope this helps! Feel free to ask any questions or share your own tips! :blush:

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