Sorry she can't come to the phone. She _ a bath!
Correct answer: A. Is having
- A. Is having
- B. Having
- C. Have
- D. Has
Explanation
This option is correct. "Is having" is the present progressive (continuous) tense form of the verb "have," used to indicate an action that is currently happening. In this context, it means that the person is currently in the process of taking a bath, which prevents them from coming to the phone.
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