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Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is "No Error".

I was (1) / laying down (2) / when the door bell rang. (3) / No Error (4)

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: (2)


Solution : The correct choice is the second option .

Explanation:

The verb "lay" is a transitive verb, which means it requires a direct object. It means putting or placing something down. On the other hand, the verb "lie" is an intransitive verb, which means it does not take a direct object. It means reclining or resting.

In the context of the given sentence, the correct form should be "lying down" because the action is about reclining or being in a horizontal position.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: I was lying down when the doorbell rang.

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