X Oops!
- Question:
- While they were lying the new linoleum, the McLeod boys listened to some Howie MacDonald fiddle music.
- Answer:
- The answer This compound verb is correctly formed. is not correct.
- Explanation:
- The compound verb "were lying" is intransitive but the sentence describes the act of placing the linoleum on the floor. The correct form is "were laying."