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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence is correct?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A. Jordan quickly spread his towel out on the beach so he could lie in the sun. B. Jordan quickly spread his towel out on the beach so he could lay in the sun.

OpenStudy (january123):

U see where the mistake is...?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes, its the lie/lay

OpenStudy (january123):

one sec...but what do you think?

OpenStudy (january123):

Lay requires a direct object and lie does not, so Jordan can lie in the sun, but he cannot lay in the sun. He can lay himself in the sun if he wants.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Im thinking A

OpenStudy (r_josh10):

i agree

OpenStudy (january123):

Yup i think so too

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence is correct?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A. After arriving at our house for a visit, my aunt remarked, "I’m so tired that I need to lie down for awhile." B. After arriving at our house for a visit, my aunt remarked, "I’m so tired that I need to lay down for awhile."

OpenStudy (january123):

we think a

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Would the next one be B?

OpenStudy (r_josh10):

idk.. Hey @january123

OpenStudy (january123):

Pm me

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@january123 who pm you?

OpenStudy (january123):

u can if u want lol just let me fan u

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