Common Grammatical Errors English NMDCAT
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The phone was laid on the table.

A. The phone was lain
B. The phone was lied
C. The phone was lying
D. The phone was laid

📝 Explanation

'Lie' (to recline) has the participle 'lain', but 'lying' is better; 'lay' requires an object. 'Lying' is the correct active form.

📖 Additional Information

  • The phone was lain
  • The phone was lied
  • The phone was lying
  • The phone was laid

'Lie' (to recline) has the participle 'lain', but 'lying' is better; 'lay' requires an object. 'Lying' is the correct active form.

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