Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct form of verb

When I looked round the door, the baby _____ quietly.

  1. is sleeping

  2. was sleeping

  3. sleeping

  4. has slept
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The past continuous 'was sleeping' correctly describes an action in progress when another past event occurred. 'When I looked' sets a specific past moment, and at that moment, the sleeping was ongoing. 'Is sleeping' is present tense, 'has slept' is present perfect showing completion, and 'sleeping' lacks a verb.

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