Do not make so much noise, Farrah _ to study for her ESL test!
Correct answer: D. Is trying
- A. Try
- B. Tries
- C. Tried
- D. Is trying
Explanation
This is the correct answer. "Is trying" is the present progressive (continuous) tense form of the verb "try," used to indicate an action that is currently happening. In this context, it shows that Farrah is currently making an effort to study for her ESL test, which is in line with the instruction not to make noise.
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