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Verb Tense Exercise 10
Present Continuous and Present Perfect Continuous
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Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate tenses, then click the "Check" button to check your answers.
Mr. Smith:
So tell me a little bit about yourself, Mr. Harris. I would like to find out a little bit more about your background.
Mr. Harris:
I (work)
in the insurance industry for over ten years. I worked for Met Life for six years and World Insurance for four and a half. During that time, I heard many good things about Hollings Life Insurance and that's why I (apply)
for the new sales position.
Mr. Smith:
Tell me a little about your hobbies and interests.
Mr. Harris:
In my spare time, I hike in the mountains outside of town, volunteer at the Sierra Club and play tennis. In fact, I (compete)
in a tennis tournament this weekend.
Mr. Smith:
Really, how long (you, play)
tennis ?
Mr. Harris:
I (play)
since high school. I love the sport.
Mr. Smith:
Great! We like dedication here at Hollings Life. You mentioned you volunteer at the Sierra Club. I (work, currently)
with them on the sea turtle project. We (try)
to create a wildlife sanctuary near the bay.
Mr. Harris:
Do you know Frank Harris? He's my brother. He (work, presently)
on the same project.
Mr. Smith:
I know Frank quite well. Any brother of Frank's would be a welcome addition to Hollings Life. Just one more thing, we (look)
for somebody who is fluent in Spanish; many of our clients are from Mexico.
Mr. Harris:
No problem. I (study)
Spanish since elementary school.
Mr. Smith:
Sounds like you are the perfect candidate.
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