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Fill in the spaces with the correct form of the verb in present progressive tense.

Note:

These sentences use verbs and adverbs. An adverb says something more about the

action of a verb.

Example:

Violet (gracefully, dance) is gracefully dancing a ballet.

Example:

Raul (wisely, check) is wisely checking the oil in his car.

1)

The breeze (softly, blow) _______ _______ _______ on our faces.

2)

The

dog is very hungry. He is (quickly, eat) ________ ________ ________ all

of his food.

3)

The chestnut racehorse (already, cross) ________ ________ ________ the

finish line. Its owner is very happy.

4)

Jonathan (rarely, exercise) ________ ________ ________, now that he is in

college.

5)

Mrs. Stevens (angrily, yell) ________ ________ ________at the man who hit

her car.

6)

Be careful! You (almost, spill) ________ ________ ________ the

paint.

7)

The police (abruptly, stop) ________ ________ ________ traffic

at the intersection.

8)

Chad (nervously, ask) ________ ________ ________ Tina for a

date.

9)

Dr. Wong (calmly, explain) ________ ________ ________ the

operation to the patient's family.

10)

The little girl (shyly, talk) ________ ________ ________ to Santa Claus. She

wants him to bring her a puppy!