We ________ the carpet in the hall. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

We ________ the carpet in the hall.
A. laid
B. lay
C. spread
D. lied
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lay a carpet: past 'laid'.

This question belongs to: English Verbs
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Question #1
I ________ a lot of friends during my trip.
A. was making
B. made
C. make
D. have made

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Past simple for completed trip.

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Question #2
She ________ the letter and cried.
A. read
B. has read
C. reads
D. was reading

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Two past actions; 'read' past form pronounced 'red'.

This question belongs to: English Verbs
Question #3
I regret ________ that I cannot attend the function.
A. say
B. saying
C. to say
D. said

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Regret + gerund expresses regret about a past action. (Here, the regret is about saying, though sometimes 'regret to say' is used for announcements. The context suggests regret about something already said, so gerund.)

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