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lie in
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/laɪ ɪn/
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/laɪ ɪn/
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Compare the meanings of “lie in” in the examples and explain how the context helps you choose the right one.
Learn the difference between “lie in” (“consist in” or “be found in”) and “lie in” (“stay in bed late,” especially in British English).
Practise the forms “lie,” “lies,” “lay,” and “lain” using sentences with “lie in.”
Explore useful collocations such as “the key lies in,” “the answer lies in,” and “the problem lies in.”
Give five B2-level examples with “lie in” and translate them into Russian.
Compare “lie in” with “consist in,” “depend on,” and “result from”; explain when each sounds natural.
Answer three comprehension questions about the example sentences, then make up a sentence using “lie in.”
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