English NMDCAT Writing Skill and Proofreading
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Select the correct option: The books ___ on the table since yesterday.

A. has lain
B. have lain
C. have laid
D. has laid

📝 Explanation

Lie' (to recline) has the past participle 'lain'. 'Lay' (to place) has the past participle 'laid'. The books are reclining; therefore, 'lain' is correct.

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  • has lain
  • have lain
  • have laid
  • has laid

Lie' (to recline) has the past participle 'lain'. 'Lay' (to place) has the past participle 'laid'. The books are reclining; therefore, 'lain' is correct.

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