Rule: 3
The verb following ‘while’ (meaning during the same time) in a sentence will be in [V1+ing] gerund or present participle form.
Examples:
The door bell rang while we we were eating lunch. [Correct]
The door bell rang while we ate lunch. [Wrong]
We have to carry an umbrella while going in the rain. [Correct]
We have to carry an umbrella while go in the rain. [Wrong]
He ran out of breath while running the last twenty meters. [Correct]
He ran out of breath while ran the last twenty meters. [Wrong]
Don’t interrupt while somebody is talking. [Correct]
Don’t interrupt while somebody is talks. [Wrong]
How can I read while music is blaring outside? [Correct]
How can I read while music blares outside? [Wrong]
Now, correct the errors if any in the following sentences. Write “Correction is not necessary” if you think that there is no error in the sentence.
1. Motor cycle riders are suggested to wear helmets while ride their motor cycles.
Your answer:
2. The little girl played while her mother cooked food.
Your answer:
3. Pay attention while you are listening to the class.
Your answer:
4. Be careful while cross the road.
Your answer:
5. My English teacher suggested me to underline difficult words while read the lesson.
Your answer:
6. Our PT sir warned us to be silent while the chief guest was talked.
Your answer:
7. Doctors advice us to wear mask while go out.
Your answer:
8. We should not eat while watch TV.
Your answer:
9. Our parents applauded us while we were performing on the sports day in our school.
Your answer:
10. His father scolded him because he used his phone while drives.
Your answer:
Answers:
1. Motor cycle riders are suggested to wear helmets while ride their motor cycles.
Your answer: Motor cycle riders are suggesterd to wear helmets while riding their motor cycles.
2. The little girl played while her mother cooked food.
Your answer: The little girl played while her mother was cooking food.
3. Pay attention while you are listening to the class.
Your answer: Correction is not necessarary.
4. Be careful while cross the road.
Your answer: Be careful while crossing the road.
5. My English teacher suggested me to underline difficult words while read the lesson.
Your answer: My English teacher suggested me to underline difficult words while reading the lesson.
6. Our PT sir warned us to be silent while the chief guest was talked.
Your answer:Our PT sir warned us to be silent while the chief guest was talking.
7. Doctors advice us to wear mask while go out.
Your answer:Doctors advice us to wear mask while going out.
8. We should not eat while watch TV.
Your answer:We should not eat while watching TV.
9. Our parents applauded us while we were performing on the sportsday in our school.
Your answer: Correction is not necessary.
10. His father scolded him because he used his phone while drives.
Your answer: His father sccholed him because he used his phone while driving.
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