Concept:The verb “lie” means to recline or rest in a flat position.
Its past tense form is “lay”.
Explanation:The sentence needs the simple past tense of “lie” (to recline).
“Lay” is the past tense of “lie”, not a present action.
“Lain” is the past participle and needs “has/had”.
“Lied” means to say something untrue.
“Laid” is the past tense of “lay”, meaning to place something down.
Therefore, the dog “lay” in the kitchen last night.
Answer:D. lay