6a. I lay my book on the table, but now I cannot find it.
6b. I laid my book on the table, but now I cannot find it.
I chose B. could you please explain?
2 answers
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help forum. "I cnnot find it NOW" implies that you had already put the book on the table = past tense. Yes, it is B.
The parts of the verb to lie (meaning to recline) are:
lie, lay (past), have lain (past participle
The parts of the verb to lay (meaning to place or put) are:
lay, laid (past), have laid (past participle)
As Sra said, B is the correct answer.
lie, lay (past), have lain (past participle
The parts of the verb to lay (meaning to place or put) are:
lay, laid (past), have laid (past participle)
As Sra said, B is the correct answer.