Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The cat likes to _________ in the sun during the afternoon.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. lie.
Context: The sentence describes the cat reclining or resting in the sun, so the verb should indicate to recline.
Meaning of the words:
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Lye – a chemical, incorrect.
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Lei – a garland, incorrect.
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Lie – correct, means to recline or rest.
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Lay – means to put something down, not appropriate here.
Correct word: Lie, because the cat reclines in the sun.
Final Sentence: The cat likes to lie in the sun during the afternoon.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.