Text: Verb- 1 - Class 9

To find the correct answer, we need to identify the tense and subject of the sentence.
Tense:
- The sentence is in the present simple tense as indicated by the word "Don't" (which is a contraction of "do not").
- The present simple tense is used to talk about general truths, habits, and routines, as well as to give instructions or make requests.
Subject:
- The subject of the sentence is "Sarika" because she is the one who needs to study for her ESL test.
Now, let's analyze each option:
A:

try

- This option is in the base form of the verb. It does not agree with the subject "Sarika" because it lacks the -s ending that is required for third-person singular subjects in the present simple tense.
B:

tries

- This option is in the present simple tense, but it also does not agree with the subject "Sarika" because it lacks the -s ending. It is also not necessary to use the present simple tense here because the sentence is not referring to a general truth, habit, or routine.
C:

tried

- This option is in the past tense and does not match the tense of the sentence. Therefore, it is incorrect.
D:

is trying

- This option is in the present continuous tense, which is used to talk about actions happening at the moment of speaking or around the present time.
- In this case, "is trying" correctly matches the subject "Sarika" (third-person singular) and conveys the idea that Sarika is currently making an effort to study for her ESL test.
- Therefore, the correct answer is option D:

is trying

.

The correct answer is A: is having. Here's why:
To express an ongoing action at the present moment, we use the present continuous tense. In this case, the action "having a bath" is happening now. Therefore, we need to use the present continuous tense, which is formed by using the auxiliary verb "to be" (in this case, "is") followed by the present participle of the main verb (in this case, "having").
Here's a breakdown of the options:
A: is having - This is the correct answer. It uses the present continuous tense, which is suitable for an ongoing action happening right now.
B: having - This option is missing the auxiliary verb "is" and does not form a complete sentence.
C: have - This is the base form of the verb and does not indicate an ongoing action.
D: has - This is the present simple tense and does not indicate an ongoing action happening right now.
Therefore, the correct answer is A: is having.

Explanation:
To determine the correct answer for this question, we need to understand the subject-verb agreement. In English, the verb should agree with the subject in terms of number (singular or plural).
In this case, the subject is "students," which is plural. Therefore, we need to use the plural form of the verb.
Let's analyze each option:
A: comes
- This verb form is in the singular form, which does not agree with the plural subject "students."
B: come
- This verb form is in the plural form, which agrees with the plural subject "students." Therefore, it is the correct answer.
C: came
- This verb form is in the past tense, which is not suitable for the given question.
D: are coming
- This verb form is in the present continuous tense, which implies an ongoing action. However, the question is asking about the number of students from Korea in the class, which is a general statement and not an ongoing action. Therefore, it is not the correct answer.
In conclusion, the correct answer is B: come because it agrees with the plural subject "students."

The correct answer is A: cry.

When addressing the subject of babies and their behavior, it is important to consider the grammatical rules that govern subject-verb agreement. In this case, the subject is "babies," which is a plural noun. Therefore, the verb that follows should be in the plural form as well.

Here's why the other options are incorrect:

• B: cries - This option is incorrect because "cries" is the singular form of the verb, and it does not agree with the plural subject "babies."


• C: cried - This option is incorrect because "cried" is the past tense form of the verb, and it does not convey the present tense action of babies being hungry.


• D: are crying - This option is incorrect because "are crying" is the present continuous form of the verb, which suggests an ongoing action. While babies may cry for a period of time when they are hungry, the statement in the question is a general truth and not specifically referring to a continuous action.

In conclusion, the correct answer is A: cry, as it agrees with the plural subject "babies" and conveys the present tense action of babies being hungry.

Explanation:
The correct option to complete Jane's question is "are you doing?" This is the most appropriate response in the given context because Jane is asking about Mary's current activity.
- The phrase "are you doing" is used to ask about someone's current action or activity.
- In this case, Jane wants to know what Mary is currently doing.
- Mary's response, "I'm trying to fix my calculator," indicates that she is currently engaged in the activity of fixing her calculator.
- Therefore, the most suitable question for Jane to ask in this situation is "What are you doing?"
- The correct answer is option D: "are you doing?"

To solve this question, we need to determine the correct verb form to fill in the blank. Let's analyze each option:
A:

needs

- This option uses the verb "needs" in the present tense, but it does not agree with the subject "I." Therefore, it is not correct.
B:

needed

- This option uses the past tense form of the verb "need." However, the sentence is in the present tense, so it is not the correct choice.
C:

need

- This option uses the base form of the verb "need," which is appropriate for the subject "I" in the present tense. Therefore, it is the correct answer.
D:

am needing

- This option uses the present continuous tense form of the verb "need." While it is grammatically correct, it is not the most appropriate choice in this context. The simple present tense form "need" is more commonly used.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C:

need

.

Explanation:
To complete Jane's question in a grammatically correct way, we need to use the present continuous tense since the school dance is happening at the moment and we want to ask if Mary is currently enjoying herself.
Options:
A:

You enjoying

- This is not grammatically correct as it lacks a helping verb (e.g. "are") before the main verb "enjoying".
B:

Enjoy you

- This is not grammatically correct as the word order is incorrect. The correct word order should be "Are you enjoying".
C:

Do you enjoy

- This is grammatically correct, but it does not convey the sense of the present moment. It asks if Mary generally enjoys school dances, rather than specifically asking about her enjoyment at the current dance.
D:

Are you enjoying

- This is the correct option. It uses the present continuous tense and asks if Mary is currently enjoying herself at the school dance.

Explanation:
The correct answer is D: does the train leave?
- In this sentence, we are asking about the time at which the train departs.
- The word "time" indicates that we are asking for a specific time.
- The word "does" is used in the present simple tense to form a question.
- The phrase "the train leave" is the question itself, asking when the train departs.
Breakdown of the options:
A: the train leaves?
- This option is grammatically incorrect as it is missing the verb "does" to form a question.
B: leaves the train?
- This option is also grammatically incorrect as it is missing the subject "the train" at the beginning of the sentence.
C: is the train leaving?
- This option is grammatically correct and could also be a valid question, but it does not specifically ask for the time of departure.
D: does the train leave?
- This option is grammatically correct and specifically asks for the time at which the train departs.
Therefore, option D is the correct choice.

To determine the correct answer, we need to consider the context and grammar of the sentence. The sentence is asking for someone's help in finding a pen. Let's analyze the options:
A:

will look

This option suggests that the person will look for the pen in the future. However, the sentence is asking if the person is currently looking for the pen, so this option is not appropriate.
B:

looking

This option is a present participle, indicating an ongoing action. It implies that the person is currently looking for the pen, which is grammatically correct in this context.
C:

look

This option is the base form of the verb, which is used for general statements or imperatives. It does not convey the ongoing action of searching for the pen, so it is not the correct choice in this case.
D:

am looking

This option is in the present continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action in the present. It accurately reflects that the person is currently looking for the pen, making it the correct answer.
Answer: D (am looking)

The sentence is asking for the correct verb form to fill in the blank. To determine the correct answer, we need to consider the tense and the subject of the sentence.
1. Subject: The subject of the sentence is "phone."
2. Tense: The sentence is in the present tense.
Now, let's analyze each option to find the correct verb form:
A:

rings

- This is the present simple tense form of the verb "ring," but it does not match the subject "phone" since "phone" is singular. Therefore, option A is incorrect.
B:

ring

- This is the base form of the verb "ring," but it also does not match the subject "phone" since "phone" is singular. Therefore, option B is incorrect.
C:

rang

- This is the past simple tense form of the verb "ring," which does not match the present tense of the sentence. Therefore, option C is incorrect.
D:

is ringing

- This is the present continuous tense form of the verb "ring," which matches both the present tense of the sentence and the singular subject "phone." Therefore, option D is correct.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D:

is ringing

.