Question

(E) Rewrite the following sentences in the Present Continuous form
1. A cat carries its kittens in its mouth.
2.They catch fish in the pond.
3.I go to school by car.
4.The firemen put out fires.​

Answer 1

Present Continuous Tense

Rules for Present Cont. Tense:

• Subject + auxiliary verb (am/ is/ are) + main verb (+ ing) + object

Answer:

• 1. A cat is carrying its kittens in its mouth.

• 2. They are catching fish in the pond.

• 3. I am going to school by car.

• 4. The firemen are putting out fires.

Note: If there is a Singular Noun, we use is and if there is Plural Noun, we use are. The use of am is restricted only for First Person --- I.

Answer 2

Remember : A simple present tense verb can be converted into a present continuous verb by <am/is/are> <simple present tense>+ing.

The sentences given in the question will be rewritten into Present Continuous form as follows :-

1. A cat is carrying its kittens in its mouth.
2. They are catching fish in the pond.
3. I am going to school by car.
4. The firemen are putting out fires.​