2 Listen! Tom ... the piano. A is playing B are playing

Analysis

This question also tests subject-verb agreement. The subject is 'Tom', which is singular. Therefore, the verb must be singular.

Solution

The singular form of the verb 'to be' used with 'playing' is 'is playing'.

Answer (EN)

• 2. Listen! Tom is playing the piano.

Translation (RU)

• 2. Слушай! Том играет на пианино.