Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Pinocchio's Arm: A Lie Detector Test
You might be surprised to learn that you have been practicing skills closely tied to lying if you have ever seen someone in pain, or mimicked your favorites sports athlete. In this science fair project, you will discover how your brain...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Small Fibs Snowball Into Larger Lies as Brain Adapts to Dishonesty
Chronic or compulsive lying has largely been considered a mental illness. However, a new study from the University College London suggests that there may be a biological explanation as well. The researchers believe that small,...
Get It Write
Get It Write: Lie and Lay
Learn the difference between "lie" and "lay" in this tutorial. You'll also find out about transitive and intransitive verbs, so you'll be able to think through which form of "lie" or "lay" to use. A brief quiz checks your understanding.
Read Works
Read Works: Caught in a Lie
[Free Registration/Login Required] This short literary text passage shares the story of a girl who was caught in a lie. This passage is intended for guided practice and is designed to reinforce essential reading comprehension skills.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Language of Lying
Noah Zandan uses some famous examples of lying to illustrate how we might use communications science to analyze the lies themselves. [5:41]
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: A Memoir Inspired by Three Truths and a Lie
This is a book review and activity for the picture book "Three Truths and a Lie" by Carlalyn Buchner, a story about an older cousin who bullies his younger cousin with outrageous truths and lies. The activity suggests students write...
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Lie / Lay Exercise 1
This is a 10-question, self-grading practice/quiz for the commonly confused words Lie and Lay.
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Lie / Lay Exercise 2
This is a 10-question, self-grading practice/quiz for the commonly confused words Lie and Lay.
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Lie / Lay Exercise 3
This is a 10-question, self-grading practice/quiz for the commonly confused words Lie and Lay.
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Lie / Lay Exercise 4
This is a 10-question, self-grading practice/quiz for the commonly confused words Lie and Lay.
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Commonly Confused Words: Lay / Lie
This entry focuses on the commonly confused words lay and lie including providing an explanation, examples, and a link to a quiz/exercise.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Jonas Lie
This site features the author Jonas Lie including the full text of the novel Weird Tales from Northern Sea.
World Wide School
World Wide School: Etext of the Danger of Lying in Bed
This site provides the complete etext for Mark Twain's story, The Danger of Lying in Bed.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Word Choice: Exercise 6: Using Lay and Lie Correctly
Read about the proper usage of lay and lie and then practice by correctly completing twenty sentences. Feedback is provided after each sentence.
Rong-Chang ESL
Esl: English for Intermediate Learners (2): Woman Lies About Winning Lottery
A learning module geared toward English as a Second Language Learners. Students read and/or listen to a short text entitled "Woman Lies About Winning Lottery" and click on the links below to increase comprehension and vocabulary skills....
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: No Lie Thrives: A Tale
A scanned copy of the 1853 publication of No Lie Thrives: a Tale by J. A. Sargant, a fiction book for children.
Other
Santa Monica College: J. Cheney: Lay or Lie?
Definitions and conjugations of the verbs "lay" and "lie" followed by six practice sentences in which students are asked to complete the sentences by choosing the correct verb. Students can submit answers to see how many are correct and...
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Shape: Prove 3 Points Lie on a Line
Determine whether three points lie on a line.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: To Lie / to Lay and to Sit / to Set
Twelve sentences with blanks where the verbs should be. Students choose the correct verb form of lie, lay, sit, or set to fill in the blank and complete the sentence. When all sentences have been completed, students can submit their...
Other
Worcester Art Museum: Sleep Lies Perfect in Them
This site provides an image of "Sleep Lies Perfect in Them" by the artist Arthur B. Davies. It includes a description of the work and information on Davies' life.
Grammar Tips
Grammar Tips: The Proper Use of "Lay" and "Lie"
Check this brief explanation of how to tell the difference between lay, a transitive verb, and lie an intransitive verb, and use them properly in English grammar.
English Zone
English zone.com: Confusing Verbs Lay / Lie 1
Ten practice sentences that ask students to fill in the blank with the correct conjugation of the verb "lay" and "lie."
Other
Author and Illustrator Brian Lies
Learn about Brian Lies, an author and illustrator of children's books. Find a list of books he has written and/or illustrated and learn a bit about his life.
George Washington University
Nsa: The Pentagon Papers: Secrets, Lies, and Audiotapes
This site offers an extensive history of the 1971 Pentagon Papers case. Features include transcripts of President Nixon's tapes, White House phone conversations, memoirs, and other primary resources.
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