Can someone please go to my profile and look at my recent question I just uploaded. All you have to do is reword the sentences. Thanks!

Each pair of sentences can be combined to create one compound sentence. determine which choice best combines them. refinishing furniture is a creative hobby. not everyone loves to scour garage sales to find old items. going to flea markets can you to notice unique qualities in used items. beauty can be found where you least expect it. specialized equipment can make the refinishing process easier. painting the furniture can be creative with the right tools. some people like refinishing old furniture. others prefer buying new items.

1. the group spurned the newcomer and accepted him gladly.

Which sentence uses the present progressive tense of drink