Answer Key

Confusing words (2)

Choose the right words.
  1. Where is the magazine? – – – I  [laid] it on top of the fridge.
  2. If you are a  [sensible] person, you will oppose his plan. It completely misses the point!
  3. What do you think about what she said? – – – I think she  [lied] .
  4. I saw the book in the kitchen. It  [lay] on the table.
  5. I danced with Paula. She is  [such] an attractive girl!
  6. What are the people doing? – – – They are  [laying] the carpet.
  7. The girl I danced with was  [so] attractive!
  8. Do you think they were really  [lying] ?
  9. Please be careful how you go about saying it. Carla is a very  [sensitive] girl. Yes, a delicate little flower!
  10. 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).
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.