Answer Key
Confusing words (2)
Choose the right words.
- Where is the magazine? – – – I [laid] it on top of the fridge.
- If you are a [sensible] person, you will oppose his plan. It completely misses the point!
- What do you think about what she said? – – – I think she [lied] .
- I saw the book in the kitchen. It [lay] on the table.
- I danced with Paula. She is [such] an attractive girl!
- What are the people doing? – – – They are [laying] the carpet.
- The girl I danced with was [so] attractive!
- Do you think they were really [lying] ?
- Please be careful how you go about saying it. Carla is a very [sensitive] girl. Yes, a delicate little flower!
- Where should I put the box? – – – [Lay] it on the floor in the hallway.
Lay | To put or place in a horizontal position. Its confusing forms are LAID (past and perfect) and LAYING (continuous). |
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Lie | To be in a horizontal position, as on a bed or the ground. Its confusing forms are LAY (past), LAIN (perfect) and LYING (continuous). |
Lie (2) | To speak falsely with the intention to deceive. Its confusing forms are LIED (past and perfect) and LYING (continuous). |
So | Of the kind, character or extent. It is followed by an adjective. |
Such | Of the kind, character or extent. It is followed by a noun. |
Sensible | Having or using good sense and sound judgment. |
Sensitive | Easily pained or annoyed. |