The task involves completing sentences based on the images provided. The sentences should describe what has been happening (using the present perfect continuous tense: "have/has been + verb-ing") and reflect the activities shown in the "earlier" and "now" panels.
Let's analyze each image and complete the sentences:
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Image 1
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Earlier: Two people are shopping in a store.
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Now: The same two people are entering a house with shopping bags.
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Sentence:
They
have been shopping.
This is already completed in the image, so it is correct as is.
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Image 2
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Earlier: A woman is sitting on a couch watching TV.
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Now: The TV is off, and the woman is standing near the TV.
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Sentence:
She
has been watching TV.
Explanation: The earlier panel shows her actively watching TV, and the now panel indicates that she has stopped, suggesting she has been engaged in watching TV until recently.
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Image 3
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Earlier: Two people are playing tennis.
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Now: The same two people are sitting on a bench, possibly resting or talking.
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Sentence:
They
have been playing tennis.
Explanation: The earlier panel shows them actively playing tennis, and the now panel suggests they have taken a break, indicating they have been playing tennis up to this point.
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Image 4
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Earlier: A person is running.
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Now: The same person is lying on the ground, possibly exhausted.
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Sentence:
He
has been running.
Explanation: The earlier panel shows him actively running, and the now panel indicates he has stopped, suggesting he has been running until he collapsed or rested.
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Final Answers:
1. They
have been shopping.
2. She
has been watching TV.
3. They
have been playing tennis.
4. He
has been running.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. They have been shopping.} \\
\text{2. She has been watching TV.} \\
\text{3. They have been playing tennis.} \\
\text{4. He has been running.}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of present perfect continuous worksheet.
