Base Form (First Form) : Lie
Simple Past (Second Form) : Lay
Past Participle (Third Form) : Lain
BASE FORM ( FIRST FORM ) : lie
- Cats often lie in sunny spots for warmth.
- It’s tempting to lie in bed on lazy weekends.
- The blanket will lie on the couch for guests.
- The snow will lie on the ground until spring.
- The facts will lie on the page for reference.
- The book will lie on the shelf until I finish the current one.
- The flowers will lie on the table as a centerpiece.
- The cards will lie face down for the game.
- The secret will lie with us forever.
- The decision will lie with the committee.
Past Simple ( Second Form ) : lay
- Last night, she lay on the grass stargazing.
- The chef lay ingredients out for the evening service.
- The cat lay on the windowsill watching the birds.
- The foundation was laid for the new building.
- The hen lay eggs in the cozy nest.
- The artist lay the colors on the palette.
- The ship lay anchored in the harbor.
- The book lay open on the coffee table.
- The puzzle pieces were laid out on the table.
- He lay the groundwork for the project.
Past Participle ( Third Form ) : lain
- The cat has lain in the sun all afternoon.
- The blanket has lain on the bed for weeks.
- The facts have lain undisturbed on the page.
- The flowers have lain in the vase since yesterday.
- The cards have lain untouched on the shelf.
- The book has lain unread for months.
- The secret has lain buried for decades.
- The decision has lain with the board of directors.
- The foundation has lain solid for years.
- The groundwork has lain the foundation for success.