着 (zhe) part 3: The Durative Aspectual Particle

We learned about the Durative Aspectual Particle 着 (zhe) in the previous blogs (part.1 & part.2). It can be used to signify the continuation of an action or a state. Its function is descriptive. When 着 (zhe) is used between two verbs, the one that precedes it signifies the accompanying action, while the second verb signifies the main action. For example,

• 老师站着讲课，学生坐着听课。While the teacher stood lecturing, the students sat listening.
• 他喜欢躺着看书。He likes to listen to the music while lying down. 
• 美式足球可以抱着球跑。In American football, you can run with the ball in your hands. 

Please fill in the blanks.

1. 我喜欢______着工作。（坐／站／躺）
2. ______着看书对眼睛不好。（坐／站／躺）
3. 马可以______着睡觉。（坐／站／躺）
4. 我们应该______着吃饭。（坐／站／躺）
5. 儿子喜欢______着玩游戏。（坐／站／躺）