Pick out five other sentences from the story in which present participles are used in this sense.

The solution gives the example of five sentences in which present participles are used:

1. She saw herself riding there behind Geoff.


2. If he keeps his head on his shoulders. If they look after him properly.


3. He’s very young yet.”


“He’s older than I am.


4. For some while, waiting, she imagined his coming.


5. Sitting here waiting and knowing.


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