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Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D). "(A) After the long walk, (B) the evacuees (C) laid down to rest on the cots."
- (A) After the long walk,
- (B) the evacuees
- (C) laid down to rest on the cots.
- (D) No error
Answer
C. (C) laid down to rest on the cots.
Solution
"Lay" (past "laid") needs an object; to recline is "lie" (past "lay"): "lay down to rest."
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