Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.

1. John has ……………….. on the sofa all day.

a) laid
b) lay
c) lied
d) lain

2. Each day she ………………… her books neatly on the table.

a) lies
b) lay
c) lays
d) laid

3. My grandmother bought me a necklace ………………… I was very thankful.

a) for which
b) on which
c) at which
d) to which

4. ………………….. circumstances arise and work becomes available, we will contact you.

a) should
b) would
c) could
d) must

5. Mother says that she has …………………… the table.

a) laid
b) lied
c) lain
d) lay

6. ………………. I fired at the tiger, he shook my hand.

a) Since
b) As
c) Because
d) For

7. The train was late. ……………………. I managed to attend the conference.

a) in spite of this
b) similarly
c) additionally
d) due to this

Answers

1. John has lain on the sofa all day.

2. Each day she lays her books neatly on the table.

3. My grandmother bought me a necklace for which I was very thankful.

4. Should circumstances arise and work becomes available, we will contact you.

5. Mother says that she has laid the table.

6. As I fired at the tiger, he shook my hand.

7. The train was late. In spite of this I managed to attend the conference.