Writing in present perfect tense

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8 questions
Choose the correct helping verb.

Singular subject helping verbs:
is
am
was

Examples
I am going to the beach for Easter.
I was going to the beach for Easter before the quarantine.

Plural subject helping verbs:
are
were

Examples
We are going to the beach for Easter.
We were going to the beach for Easter before the quarantine.
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She ______ planning a trip to Chicago.

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Alex and Bev ________ preparing for the party.

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The jury _____ deciding if she is guilty.

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The president _______ speaking to the public.

Rewrite the verb creating a present participle. Present participle uses a helping verb and a verb ending in -ing. Pick the correct helping verb based on the subject like you did above. Then change the main verb by adding -ing to the end.

present participle is a helping verb + verb(ing)

Example:
Sentence given: They go to the gym.
possible answer: are going
or
Possible answer: were going
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Your money gains interest daily. (helping verb + main verb with -ing)

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The clouds get thicker.

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They watch a movie on television.

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It becomes a serious problem.