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Homerfarmsby Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

'lay' vs. 'lie'

Please answer each individual question. Thanks so much!!!!


1. As he lay on the pavement, he was handcuffed. (The action happened a in the past -- a few minutes ago. Is this correct with 'lay'?)

2. As he lie on the pavement, he was handcuffed. (The action is happening right now. Is this correct with 'lie'? I'm unsure of this one.)

3. As he lies on the pavement, he is handcuffed. (The action is happening right now. Is this correct with 'lie'?)

4. the dangers that 'lie' ahead .... correct?

5. the danger that 'lies' ahead .... correct?

6. the dangers that 'lay' ahead .... incorrect, right?
  

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1. As he lay on the pavement, he was handcuffed. (The action happened a in the past -- a few minutes ago.

— CalifJim

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  • As he lay on the pavement, he was handcuffed.
  • (The action happened a in the past -- a few minutes ago.
  • ) OK.
  • 2.
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1. As he lay on the pavement, he was handcuffed. (The action happened a in the past -- a few minutes ago. Is this correct with 'lay'?) OK.

2. As he lie on the pavement, he was handcuffed. (The action is happening right now. Is this correct with 'lie'? I'm unsure of this one.) No. He lies on the pavement.
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