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U1L2 - Grammar - Present Tenses

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The earth (become) warmer, so scientists are worried about the future of the planet.

(a)  

2.

Aircraft mechanics (wear) headphones at work because the planes are so loud.

(a)  

3.

The documentary on pollution (receive) a lot of attention from critics.

(a)  

4.

The volunteers (not travel) since the war began.

(a)  

5.

I (preview) upcoming chapters before the instructor’s lecture, and it always makes me more prepared for class.

(a)  

6.

The latest legislation (not, help) students with their huge college loans.

(a)  

7.

The singer (be) also a well-known environmental activist.

(a)  

8.

In that country, government regulations (not, allow) politicians to accept contributions from private companies.

(a)  

9.

In his book The Art of Happiness, the Dalai Lama (state) that we can train in happiness much like we can train in any other skill.

(a)  

10.

In many western countries, the treatment of children with disabilities ........ different from the treatment of able-bodied children

a)

is not

b)

are not

11.

Environmental scientists are concerned because icebergs ....................... at a very fast rate.

a)

melt

b)

are melting

12.

According to some sociologists, pure democracy................................ in the world today.

a)

is not existing

b)

are not existing

c)

do not exist

d)

does not exist

13.

For over 30 years, the disaster of the space shuttle Challenger ............. in the consciousness of the American public

a)

remains

b)

is remaining

c)

has remained

d)

remained

14.

Teachers report that the new art education program ...................... students’ critical thinking skills.

a)

improves

b)

is improving

c)

has improved

d)

improved

15.

Private airline companies ................... the place of national airlines.

a)

take

b)

are taking

c)

takes

d)

is taking