Grammar Worksheet · Grades 6–9
Lay vs Lie Worksheet
A printable grammar worksheet for grades 6-9 on lay vs lie. Students learn that lay needs an object and lie does not, answer eight items, then complete four of their own. A complete answer key is included.
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Subject
Grammar
Grades
Grades 6–9
Skill Focus
Lay vs Lie, word usage
Lesson Length
25 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Use ‘lay’ to place something down (it needs an object) and ‘lie’ to rest yourself (no object). This worksheet teaches the difference with a simple trick.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box explains the rule with examples. Section A has eight items to complete. Section B on page 2 has four questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with answers for every item. The worksheet pairs well with the Transitive and Intransitive Verbs and Commonly Confused Words worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the rule.
Write ‘lay’ or ‘lie’ for each item in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Transitive and Intransitive Verbs Worksheet for objects.
Printable Resource
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Lay vs Lie Worksheet
A printable grammar worksheet for grades 6-9 on lay vs lie. Students learn that lay needs an object and lie does not, answer eight items, then complete four of their own. A complete answer key is included.
More commonly confused words
Lay vs Lie is one worksheet in a series covering the word pairs students mix up most, from a and an in grade 2 to lay and lie in grade 9. Same format on every sheet: the rule, eight fill-in sentences, four short-answer questions, and a complete answer key. The whole set is also available as one printable pack.
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