Let's solve this step-by-step.
Understanding the Present Progressive Tense
The
present progressive tense is used to describe actions that are happening
right now or
around now. It is formed using:
>
Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing
- Use
am with "I"
- Use
is with singular subjects (he, she, it, Tom, Bella, etc.)
- Use
are with plural subjects (they, dogs, cows, children, players, etc.)
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Now let’s go through each sentence and fill in the correct form of the verb.
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1. Tom ________ (draw).
- Subject:
Tom → singular → use
is
- Verb:
draw → add
-ing →
drawing
-
✔ Tom is drawing.
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2. Bella ________ (jog).
- Subject:
Bella → singular → use
is
- Verb:
jog →
jogging
-
✔ Bella is jogging.
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3. Dogs ________ (bark).
- Subject:
Dogs → plural → use
are
- Verb:
bark →
barking
-
✔ Dogs are barking.
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4. Cows ________ (chew).
- Subject:
Cows → plural → use
are
- Verb:
chew →
chewing
-
✔ Cows are chewing.
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5. Pip ________ (laugh).
- Subject:
Pip → singular (name) → use
is
- Verb:
laugh →
laughing
-
✔ Pip is laughing.
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6. Bill ________ (study).
- Subject:
Bill → singular → use
is
- Verb:
study →
studying
-
✔ Bill is studying.
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7. Children ________ (read).
- Subject:
Children → plural → use
are
- Verb:
read →
reading
-
✔ Children are reading.
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8. Players ________ (run).
- Subject:
Players → plural → use
are
- Verb:
run →
running
-
✔ Players are running.
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✔ Final Answers:
1. Tom
is drawing.
2. Bella
is jogging.
3. Dogs
are barking.
4. Cows
are chewing.
5. Pip
is laughing.
6. Bill
is studying.
7. Children
are reading.
8. Players
are running.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of present progressive verbs worksheet.
