Which word best completes the sentence?

Kevin should __________ down on the couch and take a nap.

A.
lie

B.
lay
A?
@Thesmarterone
@texaschic101
@Poliantha

Question

Which word best completes the sentence? 

Kevin should __________ down on the couch and take a nap.
 
 A.
lie
 
 B.
lay
A?
@Thesmarterone
@texaschic101
@Poliantha

youngstudier · Answer

This is one I'm not sure on.....

anonymous · Answer

I believe it is lay, B.

youngstudier · Answer

Ok, Thanks. ^_^

texaschic101 · Answer

" Lay " is a transitive verb that needs a direct object. It means to put something or someone down.
" Lie " is an intransitive verb that does not have a direct object. It means to rest or recline.
Therefore, the answer is " Lie " , because it does not contain a direct object.

youngstudier · Answer

Yeah, I already entered the test, it was lie XD

youngstudier · Answer

Thanks anyway though!

anonymous · Answer

Sorry for giving you the incorrect answer. :(

youngstudier · Answer

Oh it's ok, we all make mistakes :) Besides,  you didn't do it on purpose. ^_^

anonymous · Answer

Indeed haha

youngstudier · Answer

:D