The task involves completing sentences using the
Present Continuous Tense. The Present Continuous Tense is formed by using the subject + "be" verb (am, is, are) + the present participle of the main verb (verb + -ing).
Let's solve each sentence step by step:
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1. They ________ (play) the football.
- Subject:
They
- Verb:
play
- Present participle:
playing
- Be verb for "They":
are
Answer: They
are playing the football.
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2. He ________ (sing).
- Subject:
He
- Verb:
sing
- Present participle:
singing
- Be verb for "He":
is
Answer: He
is singing.
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3. She ________ (read) a book.
- Subject:
She
- Verb:
read
- Present participle:
reading (Note: "read" becomes "reading" in the present participle)
- Be verb for "She":
is
Answer: She
is reading a book.
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4. Tom ________ (jump).
- Subject:
Tom
- Verb:
jump
- Present participle:
jumping
- Be verb for "Tom":
is
Answer: Tom
is jumping.
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5. My mum ________ (make) a cake for me.
- Subject:
My mum
- Verb:
make
- Present participle:
making
- Be verb for "My mum":
is
Answer: My mum
is making a cake for me.
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6. Martin ________ (play) the guitar.
- Subject:
Martin
- Verb:
play
- Present participle:
playing
- Be verb for "Martin":
is
Answer: Martin
is playing the guitar.
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7. The chef ________ (cook).
- Subject:
The chef
- Verb:
cook
- Present participle:
cooking
- Be verb for "The chef":
is
Answer: The chef
is cooking.
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8. They ________ (ride a bike) in the garden.
- Subject:
They
- Verb:
ride
- Present participle:
riding
- Be verb for "They":
are
Answer: They
are riding a bike in the garden.
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9. The bird ________ (fly).
- Subject:
The bird
- Verb:
fly
- Present participle:
flying
- Be verb for "The bird":
is
Answer: The bird
is flying.
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10. We ________ (make) a snowman.
- Subject:
We
- Verb:
make
- Present participle:
making
- Be verb for "We":
are
Answer: We
are making a snowman.
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Final Answers:
1. They
are playing the football.
2. He
is singing.
3. She
is reading a book.
4. Tom
is jumping.
5. My mum
is making a cake for me.
6. Martin
is playing the guitar.
7. The chef
is cooking.
8. They
are riding a bike in the garden.
9. The bird
is flying.
10. We
are making a snowman.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. are playing, 2. is singing, 3. is reading, 4. is jumping, 5. is making, 6. is playing, 7. is cooking, 8. are riding, 9. is flying, 10. are making}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of continuous worksheet.
