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Correct the error in the second sentence of each conversation according to the grammar in the lesson

Miguel: are the children sleeping?
Ana: yes, they are always sleeping in the afternoon.

Please I need the answer

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Answer:

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I think you want

Yes, they are always asleep in the afternoon.

asleep is an adjective which modifies they.

sleeping is a noun and it is not terribly wrong in my opinion. It's a very subtle difference.

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