The task in the image is to fill in the blanks with the correct verb forms based on the pictures provided. The goal is to describe what each person is doing using the present continuous tense (e.g., "is reading," "are playing"). Below is the solution with explanations:
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Solution:
1.
Lisa and Tom are reading a book.
- Picture shows two people sitting together, likely reading.
2.
Julie is playing the piano.
- Picture shows a person at a piano.
3.
Vanessa is doing the laundry.
- Picture shows a person near a washing machine.
4.
Kevin is doing his homework.
- Picture shows a person working at a desk with papers and a computer.
5.
Charles is playing football.
- Picture shows a person kicking a soccer ball.
6.
I am walking in the park with my dog.
- Picture shows a person walking with a dog.
7.
Jonathan is ironing his shirt.
- Picture shows a person using an iron.
8.
Bill is swimming in the swimming pool.
- Picture shows a person swimming in water.
9.
Paul is singing Christmas Carols.
- Picture shows a person singing into a microphone.
10.
Angela is cooking in the garden.
- Picture shows a person cooking outdoors.
11.
Jim is trying his new game on his computer.
- Picture shows a person using a computer.
12.
Garfield is riding a bike.
- Picture shows a cat riding a bicycle.
13.
You are having lunch.
- Picture shows a person eating.
14.
She is ice-skating.
- Picture shows a person ice-skating.
15.
James is driving his new car.
- Picture shows a person driving a car.
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Explanation of the Present Continuous Tense:
The present continuous tense is formed using the auxiliary verb "to be" (am, is, are) followed by the present participle of the main verb (verb + -ing). It is used to describe actions that are happening right now or ongoing activities.
- For singular subjects (e.g., Julie, Kevin, Jonathan): Use "is" + verb + -ing.
- For plural subjects (e.g., Lisa and Tom, You): Use "are" + verb + -ing.
- For the first-person singular (I): Use "am" + verb + -ing.
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Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{are reading} \\
2. \text{is playing} \\
3. \text{is doing} \\
4. \text{is doing} \\
5. \text{is playing} \\
6. \text{am walking} \\
7. \text{is ironing} \\
8. \text{is swimming} \\
9. \text{is singing} \\
10. \text{is cooking} \\
11. \text{is trying} \\
12. \text{is riding} \\
13. \text{are having} \\
14. \text{is ice-skating} \\
15. \text{is driving}
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of present progressive worksheet.
