Read the two sentences.

Question

I listened to the birds singing. I read a book on the patio.
Which sentence combines the two sentences using a present participle?

I listened to the birds singing, and I read a book on the patio.

While I listened to the birds singing, I read a book on the patio.

Listening to the birds singing, I read a book on the patio.***

I read a book on the patio while I listened to the birds singing.

Answer 1

Right.