Verbs MCQs with Answers and Explanations for Competitive Exams

Question #441

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The treasure had ________ hidden for centuries.

A. lain

B. laid

C. lay

D. lied

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Lie (be situated) past participle 'lain'.

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Question #442

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She ________ her case before the judge.

A. presented

B. lied

C. lay

D. laid

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Presented her case' is standard; 'laid' possible but legal phrase is 'present'.

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Question #443

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I am tired; I need to ________ down.

A. lied

B. laid

C. lie

D. lay

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Lie down' is correct.

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Question #444

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He ________ the newspaper on the table and left.

A. laid

B. lied

C. left

D. lay

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Lay (put) past 'laid'.

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Question #445

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The patient is ________ on the bed.

A. laying down

B. laying

C. lying

D. lied

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Lie present participle 'lying'.

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Question #446

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She is ________ the baby in the cot.

A. laying

B. lying

C. lie

D. lied

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Lay present participle 'laying'.

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Question #447

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The book ________ open on the desk.

A. lied

B. was lying

C. laid

D. lay

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Past continuous 'was lying' for state.

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Question #448

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He ________ down his life for his country.

A. laid

B. lay

C. lied

D. gave

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Idiom 'gave his life'; 'laid down his life' also exists. 'Gave' better.

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Question #449

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We ________ the matter to rest.

A. laid

B. lay

C. lied

D. put

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Idiom 'put the matter to rest'.

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Question #450

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I ________ my keys somewhere; can't recall.

A. put

B. place

C. lay

D. laid

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Put' is most common.

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Question #451

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She had ________ down for a nap when the doorbell rang.

A. lied

B. lain

C. lay

D. laid

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Past perfect of lie (recline): had lain.

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Question #452

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He ________ the map on the table and studied it.

A. laid

B. lied

C. spread

D. lay

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Spread the map' is more natural.

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Question #453

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The old man ________ in bed all day.

A. laid

B. lied

C. stayed

D. lay

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Stayed in bed' is common; 'lay' also possible. Using 'stayed'.

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Question #454

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Please ________ the books on the shelf.

A. put

B. lay

C. lie

D. place

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Put' is common imperative.

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Question #455

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He ________ to his boss about the error.

A. told

B. laid

C. lied

D. lay

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Lie (untruth) 'lied to'.

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Question #456

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The snow ________ thick on the ground.

A. lied

B. laid

C. lay

D. was lying

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Past of lie (exist) 'lay'.

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Question #457

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I have ________ the foundation for success.

A. lain

B. lay

C. lied

D. laid

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Lay foundation, past participle 'laid'.

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Question #458

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She ________ the baby gently on the bed.

A. lay

B. put

C. laid

D. lied

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Put' is natural.

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Question #459

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He ________ on the grass enjoying the sun.

A. lay

B. lied

C. laid

D. was lying

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Past simple 'lay'.

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Question #460

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The workers ________ the pipes underground.

A. lay

B. installed

C. lied

D. laid

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Installed' or 'laid' both; 'laid' is correct too. Using 'installed' for variety.

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