Asked by jfk

which one is right??
When watching a film with my wife, she sometimes will lie her head down on my leg.
lie or lay
tnxx
Answered by jfk
another q is which one is fit with blank??
The shopper was angry when he realized he it cheaper in the other store.
get/could have got / could have get / could have gotten
Answered by Reed
What do you think? When you have an answer(s), we'll be glad to check them. To find the difference between lie and lay, look them up:
http://www.mirriam-Webster.com
Answered by jfk
The shopper was angry when he realized he ----it cheaper in the other store.
get/could have got / could have get / could have gotten

Answered by jfk
i think could have gotten is right
Answered by jfk
i think the lie is correct bc its present time.
Answered by Writeacher
You need to work on getting these straight!

http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/lay-versus-lie

http://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS705US707&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=get+got+gotten

Study these and try again.
Answered by Reed
I think you are guessing, but you guessed right on "could have gotten". Do as Writeacher suggests and study the sites she posted for you, and your text materials.
Answered by jfk
thanks everyone
Answered by jfk
I have a little trouble w this q too??
Most children must learn for(Theirselves.themselve.themself.theirself)the importance of good manners.
theirselves is right because its shows ownership of manners.am i right?thanks
Answered by Writeacher
These words do not exist in standard English:

theirselves
theirself
themselve
themself

What IS the ONE word that would fit in that blank?
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/pronouns1.htm#reflexive