Fill in the blanks using the correct tenses of the

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Explanation: (a) lied: This is the past participle form of the verb "to lie" when used to mean providing false information. (b) laid: This is the past participle of the verb "to lay" and is not appropriate in the context of providing false information. (c) lying: This is the present participle form of the verb "to lie" and is not the correct form for completing the sentence. (d) lain: This is the past participle form of the verb "to lie," but it is not the correct choice for completing the sentence.