Mother is _ the baby's dinner in the kitchen.
Correct answer: A. Preparing
- A. Preparing
- B. Prepared
- C. Preparation
- D. Preparatory
Explanation
The present participle form of "prepare" is "preparing". It is used to describe an action that is ongoing or in progress at the moment of speaking. Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "Mother is preparing the baby's dinner in the kitchen."
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