"stay in our bed" vs. "stay in bed"

[Lopez]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #85 "Common English Errors (1)", question 10

We decided to ......... bed this morning because last night wore us out.

(a) be in our
(b) stay in our
(c) stay in
(d) stay on our

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #85 "Common English Errors (1)", answer 10

We decided to stay in bed this morning because last night wore us out.

Correct answer: (c) stay in

Your answer was: incorrect
We decided to stay in our bed this morning because last night wore us out.
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why not "stay in our bed"?

thanks a lot

Lopez

[Yankee]

Hi

The standard expression is 'in bed'.

A way the word "our" could possibly be used would be if we had clearly been invited or given the option to leave 'our' bed and go to someone else's bed. In this case, we might have to clarify whose bed we're talking about.

Amy

[Linda]

Hello,
I wrote this test so in response to your question, we never use pronouns when we're talking about our own beds - unless there are special circumstances.
For example, if your parents are visiting and you've given up your bed so they can sleep in a comfortable place, then you'd say "My parents are sleeping in my bed - or our bed - tonight.
Otherwise, if you're talking about 'your' bed - the one you always sleep on - a pronoun is not necessary and it's not customary to use one.
I hope that helps.
Linda

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[John]

What is the meaning of "last night wore us out"? Does it mean last night made us feel very tired?

Thank you very much indeed.

[Conchita]

Welcome to the site, John!

You're right, to wear out is to make someone very tired. Another way of saying this is that you are worn out.

[Handonger]

sometimes , I feel , we don't know why used just like this ,
such as :
I have never said "stay in our bed " but say "stay in bed"
so it is just a feeling to choose the right answer , I don't why