Look! The baby _ for milk.
Correct answer: B. Is crying
- A. Cries
- B. Is crying
- C. Has cried
- D. Crying
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: is crying. The phrase 'Look!' suggests that the action is happening right now, which requires the use of the present continuous tense. Option A 'cries' is incorrect because it is in the simple present tense, used for habitual actions rather than ongoing actions. Option C 'has cried' is in the present perfect tense, indicating a completed action in the past, which is not suitable here. Option D 'crying' is a participle and needs a helping verb to form a complete verb phrase.
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