Fill in the blank using the correct form of the verb given in the bracket.

 Suddenly, the bushes __27__ (rustle). Father wolf dropped to the ground, __28__ (prepare) to leap at the predator. “__29__ (hold) on! cried mother wolf, “It’s a mancub!” It __30__ (be) a little baby who was just learning to walk. He __31__ (look) into father wolf’s face and __32__ (laugh). Father wolf __33__ (close) his jaws on the child’s back and __34__ (carry) him to mother wolf and __35__ (lay) him down among her cubs. Fill blank [28] a. Prepare b. Prepared c. Prepares d. Preparing

Tenses are classified into three categories. There are three of them: Past Tense, Present Tense, and Future Tense. The Past Tense describes acts that have already occurred in the past. The Present Tense refers to actions that take place in the present. The Future Tense describes activities that have yet to take place.

The verb prepare (option 'a') has been conjugated in the present tense. Furthermore, it contradicts the subject. It is a diversion option. As a result, it is an erroneous answer.

The verb prepared (option b) has been conjugated in the simple past tense. If the word prepared had been followed by the word, this option would have been correct. However, because this is not the case, the response is inaccurate.

The verb prepares has been conjugated in the present tense in option 'c.' However, it contradicts the theme. This suggests it's a distraction choice. As a result, it is an erroneous answer.

Option 'd' preparation is separated by a comma. It is related to the subject. As a result, it is the correct present participle. As a result, that is the correct response.

The correct answer is option 'd.'