Asked by Phil

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?

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Answered by SraJMcGin
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.
Answered by Ms. Sue
The parts of the verb <i>to lie</i> (meaning to recline) are:

lie, lay (past), have lain (past participle

The parts of the verb <i>to lay</i> (meaning to place or put) are:

lay, laid (past), have laid (past participle)

As Sra said, B is the correct answer.
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