Grade 10 english grammar module 1: present tenses part a: theory part b: practice exercises

Exe 5. Complete the text with correct form of the verbs. Use present tenses.
Learning in tandem
(1) _Have you ever heard____________ ( you/ever hear ) of tandem learning? Tandem learning is an interesting approach to language learning. Basically, it (2) _involves_________ (involve) two partners with different mother tongues who (3) ____meet____________ (meet) frequently to learn their partner’s language.
Tandem learning is not about language learning, though. Partners get an understanding of the everyday life, the work environment and the culture of the person whose language they (4) ___are learning_____________ ( learn ) at present. In addition, while they (5) ____are teaching____________ (teach) their partner, they (6) ____become___________ (become) more aware of their own language.
Many universities in the UK and abroad (7) _____have used___________ (use) this method for years and it (8) ______seems__________ (seem) to be quite successful. Some students (9) _____prefer___________ (prefer) to work with each other online instead of meeting face to face, a form of learning that (10) ______is increasing__________ (increase) in importance day by day.
Another great advantage of tandem learning is that both partners learn according to their needs. (11) ___Dose this sound___________ (this/ sound) interesting to you? If so, and if you (12) ___have been learning_____________ (learn) a language for years and are keen to find out more about tandem learning, come to the city library this afternoon!
Exe 6. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
1. I work in this office all this year/all the time.
2. Emerson is currently/for long top of the driver's league.
3. I am not making much money these days/so far this year.
4. The food tastes even worse now/presently. You've put too much salt in.
5. Normally/previously we get in touch with customers by post.
6. Pete was ill but he is getting over his illness soon/now.
7. I'm feeling rather run down lately/at present, doctor,
8. I always stay on duty since/until six o'clock.
9. I'm often/forever picking your hairs out of the bath!
10. Fortunately, the baby now/recently sleeps all night.