Lie and Lay
What does lie mean as a verb?
To rest and do nothing
Explain when to use “arrested for” and “charged with.”
Never use "arrested for"; it suggests guilt
"Charged with" is correct and shows only legal action has been taken
Its and It’s
____ time for you to find another job; the company just fired ____ president.
(It’s) time for you to find another job; the company just fired (its) president.
What does lay mean as a verb?
To put something somewhere and can normally substitute “put” or “place”
Explain the difference between “than” and “then.”
"Than" is used in comparison
"Then" refers to time
Hardy and Hearty
The ____ soldiers received a ____ welcome when they entered the airport.
The (hardy) soldiers received a (hearty) welcome when they entered the airport.
Lie and Lay in a sentence:
Yesterday, I _____ my backpack on the chair and then _____ on the couch to rest.
Yesterday, I (laid) my backpack on the chair and then (lay) on the couch to rest.
Explain the difference between “principal” and “principle.”
Principal is someone/something in authority or with importance
Principle is a truth, law, doctrine or motivating force
Comprise and Compose
The teacher _____ a United States map _____ of 50 states.
The teacher (composed) a United States map (comprised) of 50 states.
Lie and Lay in a sentence:
Every night, I _____ my book on the table before I _____ down to sleep.
Every night, I (lay) my book on the table before I (lie) down to sleep.
Explain the difference between “farther” and “further.”
Farther refers to physical distance
Further refers to extension of time or degree
Nuclear and Nuculear
A _____ reactor will never be built at this facility because it is not designed to handle _____ materials.
A (nuclear) reactor will never be built at this facility because it is not designed to handle (nuclear) materials.
Explain what "lain" is.
Past tense of "to lie"
Explain the difference between “affect” and “effect.”
Affect means to influence or change
Effect means to cause, bring about or a result
Grisly and Grizzly
The _____ murder scene contained a _____ marks in the mud.
The (grisly) murder scene contained a (grizzly’s) marks in the mud.