Let's solve the task step by step.
The goal is to
rewrite each verb in parentheses using the "-ing" form to describe what is happening now. This involves forming the present continuous tense, which is used for actions happening at the moment of speaking.
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1. Are you ________ (try) to open the door?
- The verb "try" becomes
trying
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✔ Are you trying to open the door?
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2. He is ________ (play) basketball with his friends.
- "play" →
playing
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✔ He is playing basketball with his friends.
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3. She is ________ (bake) a cake for the party.
- "bake" →
baking
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✔ She is baking a cake for the party.
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4. We are ________ (listen) to music.
- "listen" →
listening
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✔ We are listening to music.
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5. Tim is ________ (ride) his bike to school.
- "ride" →
riding
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✔ Tim is riding his bike to school.
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6. Sara is ________ (look) for a book to read.
- "look" →
looking
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✔ Sara is looking for a book to read.
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7. Our school is ________ (recycle) paper and plastic.
- "recycle" →
recycling
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✔ Our school is recycling paper and plastic.
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8. I am ________ (feed) the cat.
- "feed" →
feeding
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✔ I am feeding the cat.
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Final Answers:
1. trying
2. playing
3. baking
4. listening
5. riding
6. looking
7. recycling
8. feeding
✔ All verbs are correctly changed to their
present participle (-ing) forms to describe ongoing actions.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of present tense worksheet.
