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1. Tom is _____________ a sandwich.

The given sentence is in present continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. In this case, the action is "eating". Therefore, the correct answer is "eating".

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This quiz, titled 'English Vocabulary, Side By Side, Level 1, Everyday Activities,' assesses basic English vocabulary skills through everyday scenarios. Learners identify correct verbs, enhancing their practical language use.

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2. Mary is ________________ a glass of water.

Mary is currently in the process of consuming or ingesting a glass of water.

Explanation

Mary is currently in the process of consuming or ingesting a glass of water.

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3. Peter is ________________ the newspaper

The correct answer is "reading" because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening at the moment. In this case, Peter is currently engaged in the activity of reading the newspaper.

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4. Lee is __________________ for a test.

The given correct answer for the question is "studying". This suggests that Lee is currently engaged in the activity of studying in preparation for a test.

Explanation

The given correct answer for the question is "studying". This suggests that Lee is currently engaged in the activity of studying in preparation for a test.

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5. Isabel is __________________ in her bed.

The sentence states that Isabel is "sleeping" in her bed. This implies that Isabel is currently in a state of rest or unconsciousness, specifically in her bed.

Explanation

The sentence states that Isabel is "sleeping" in her bed. This implies that Isabel is currently in a state of rest or unconsciousness, specifically in her bed.

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7. Jose is _________________ TV.

The correct answer is "watching" because the sentence is asking for the activity that Jose is doing with regard to TV. The word "watching" is the present participle form of the verb "watch" which accurately describes the action of someone engaging with television.

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9. Mrs. Jones is _______________ cards with her friends.

The given sentence is incomplete and does not provide enough context to determine the exact meaning of the blank. However, based on the word "cards" and the verb "playing" in the answer, it can be inferred that Mrs. Jones is engaged in a game or activity involving cards with her friends.

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11. Miguel is ___________________ the piano.

The word "playing" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence and makes it grammatically correct. The sentence is asking for the activity that Miguel is currently doing with the piano, and "playing" is the most appropriate verb to use in this context.

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12. Margarita is ________________________ a new flower in her garden.

Margarita is engaged in the activity of planting a new flower in her garden.

Explanation

Margarita is engaged in the activity of planting a new flower in her garden.

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13. Mr. Jones is _______________________ a song.

The correct answer is "singing" because the sentence is in the present continuous tense and "singing" is the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence.

Explanation

The correct answer is "singing" because the sentence is in the present continuous tense and "singing" is the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence.

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