Fill in the blank with the correct verb form (Confusing Verbs):
After a long day, she decided to _________ down for a nap.

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A lay
B laid
C lie
D lain

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Answer: C. lie

"Lie" is an intransitive verb meaning to rest (present tense), while "lay" is a transitive verb meaning to put something down. You cannot "lay" yourself down; you "lie" down.

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