practical english

Question

Which of the following is correct? a) Please lie this book on the table b) Please except my apology c) He tried to affect our vote d) I need to set down and rest awhile

Answer 1

Hi Brenda!

 

Let's approach this with process of elimination.

 

Choice A is incorrect, because it is using the incorrect form of lay/lie. When the subject of a sentence is 'doing' the verb to an object, you should use lay. Like here, where the subject is performing an action to the book.

 

Choice B is incorrect, because it is using the incorrect form of except/accept. Except is a preposition that indicates an exception, for example, "The child ate everything on her plate except the brussel sprouts." Accept is a verb meaning to agree or receive something positively. So this sentence should be "Please accept my apology."

 

Choice D is incorrect, because it is using the incorrect form of set/sit. Set is used when a subject is acting on an object, for example, "He set down his umbrella." It can often be used in place of saying you "put something down." Sit is the verb that should have been used here, as in "I need to sit down and rest awhile."

 

That leaves us with choice C as the answer.

 

I hope that helped!