Question

Don't make so much noise. Vidya _______ to study for her ESL test!
try
tries
tried
is trying

Answer 1

Don't make so much noise. Vidya is trying to study for her ESL test.

We would be using Present Continuous Tense as Vidya is doing her work in present and that too in Continuous.

Answer 2

Don't make so much noise. Vidya is trying to study for her ESL test.

Detailed answer

Is trying is the most appropriate word to be used in this sentence to make it a proper sentence.

• The sentence now conveys that the person is trying to study for her exam. So the person is asking not to make too much noise.
• This is the most grammatically appropriate word to be used in this sentence.
• Any other word for example, if we had used the word tries it creates an incorrect sentence that does not mean anything and which is grammatically incorrect.