The task involves completing sentences using the present continuous tense. The structure of the present continuous tense is:
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Subject + am/is/are + verb (present participle form)
The present participle form of a verb is typically created by adding
-ing to the base form of the verb.
Given Example:
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What is he doing?
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He is eating.
Instructions:
Complete the sentences based on the provided verbs in parentheses.
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Solution:
1.
What is he doing? (run)
- Subject: He
- Verb: run → running
- Answer:
He is running.
2.
What am I doing? (play)
- Subject: I
- Verb: play → playing
- Answer:
I am playing.
3.
What are they doing? (sing)
- Subject: They
- Verb: sing → singing
- Answer:
They are singing.
4.
What is she doing? (sleeping)
- Subject: She
- Verb: sleeping (already in present participle form)
- Answer:
She is sleeping.
5.
What are you doing? (laugh)
- Subject: You
- Verb: laugh → laughing
- Answer:
You are laughing.
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Final Answers:
1.
He is running.
2.
I am playing.
3.
They are singing.
4.
She is sleeping.
5.
You are laughing.
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Explanation:
- The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or around the time of speaking.
- The structure always includes the subject followed by the appropriate form of the verb "to be" (am, is, are) and the present participle form of the main verb (ending in
-ing).
- If the verb is already in its present participle form (e.g., "sleeping"), no further changes are needed.
Final Answer:
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ He is running.} \\
2. & \text{ I am playing.} \\
3. & \text{ They are singing.} \\
4. & \text{ She is sleeping.} \\
5. & \text{ You are laughing.}
\end{aligned}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of what worksheet.