He was _ in bed all day yesterday.
Correct answer: B. Lying
- A. Laying
- B. Lying
- C. Lieing
- D. Lied
Explanation
The correct answer is 'lying' because it is the present participle form of the verb 'lie,' which means to recline or be in a horizontal position. The other options are incorrect: 'laying' requires an object to be placed, 'lieing' is a misspelling, and 'lied' refers to telling an untruth, which does not fit the context of resting in bed.
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