Review: Frequently Confused Verbs, Answer 20.2

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Question:
Lie those boxes on the top shelf in the garage.
Answer:
The answer incorrectly formed verb is correct.
Explanation:
The verb lie is intransitive, but the sentence has a direct object (those boxes) and requires a transitive verb (lay).
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