Question

Read the two sentences.

I listened to the birds singing. I read a book on the patio.
Which sentence combines the two sentences using a present participle?

I listened to the birds singing, and I read a book on the patio.

While I listened to the birds singing, I read a book on the patio.

Listening to the birds singing, I read a book on the patio.***

I read a book on the patio while I listened to the birds singing.

Answer 1

Right.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

To combine the two sentences using a present participle, you need to use the "-ing" form of the verb.

The correct sentence is: "Listening to the birds singing, I read a book on the patio."