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It is proper grammar to say "lie on the bed" when referring to resting on the bed in a horizontal position without an object. "Lay" requires a direct object, so you would say "lay the book on the bed" when placing something on the bed.

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Is the past tense of lie is lay?

The past tense of lie (to rest in a horizontal position) is lay. The past tense of lie (to express something that is not true) is lied.


Lay down and go to sleep or Lie down and go to sleep?

Lay is a transitive verb and needs an object - lay (something) down or lay down (something) Lie is intransitive and doesn't need an object - i lie on the floor The confusion arises from the fact that "lay" is also the past tense of "lie" In the present "I lie in my bed" In the past "I lay in my bed" I would recommend "Lie down and go to sleep.". But now I lay me down to sleep. Because the object is me (though it should be myself).


How do you spell the present tense of lie as in im going to lie in my bed?

The present tense of "lie" (meaning to recline or rest) is spelled as “lie.” So, in the sentence "I'm going to lie in my bed," "lie" is the correct spelling for the present tense.


Lay or Lie?

Lie is when someone do something that you know that it was doing it then it say no that was not me that call lieor lie down on the bed is sleeping positionLay is the same as put


Which is correct you were lying in bed or laying in bed?

You were lying in bed.The way I remember is that objects lay, people lie! Hope this helps!


What is the correct grammar for challenges lie or lay?

It depends on the context. The chicken lays an egg. Many people incorrectly use the word "lays" in the following context: "The boy lays on the bed". In this case, you would say "The boy lies on the bed".


What is the past tense of lie but irregular verbs?

Lie is an irregular verb and the past tense is lay.Lie is only an irregular verb.


What is the past tense of lain?

Lain is already the past tense of lie. (to lie in a horizontal position as opposed to not telling the truth)


How do you say lay down in past sense?

"Lay down" is past tense. Present tense would be "lie down." You would say, "I lie down on my bed right now," which is in the present, but "I lay down on my bed yesterday," which is in the past. The verb itself is "lie," meaning to recline. The verb "lay" means to place something somewhere. You might say, "I lay the book on the table right now" (present tense), but "I laid the paper on the floor yesterday."


Lay down or lie down?

It depends on the context, because lay is a transitive verb, referring to a direct object, while lie is an intransitive verb, referring to the subject.Lay means "to put or place something or someone down," e.g. "I need to lay Mark down in his bed, before I drop him."Lie, on the other hand, means "to relax or recline," e.g. "Mark needs to lie down in bed before he falls asleep, because I can't carry him."


How do you lay in a tanning bed and not get those circles on your back?

Don't go on a lie down bed!! go on a stand up one instead! Simple!