Which sentence correctly uses the verb ‘lie’ rather than ‘lay’ for the act of reclining?

Explanation

‘Lie’ (lie, lay, lain) is an intransitive verb meaning to recline and does not take a direct object, while ‘lay’ (lay, laid, laid) is a transitive verb meaning to place something down and requires a direct object, as in ‘lay the book on the table.’ Since this sentence describes reclining without any object being placed, the base form ‘lie’ is correct, making ‘I want to lie down’ the proper construction. Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.