Complete the paragraph below by choosing the correct present tense of the verb

Every day Mr. Mendoza (1)(get) up at 6:00 a.m. and heads for the station. He has to be at work at 6:30 sharp. As soon as he (2)(reach) the station, he (3)__________ (punch) his time card and checks his vehicle–tires, fuel, engine, and interior. Everything must be in good shape for the day’s passengers. After he has made sure his vehicle (4)__________ (be) all right, Mr. Mendoza gets himself comfortable in his seat, adjusts his mirrors, and (5)__________ (start) the engine. He pulls out of the station at 6:35.

  1. a. get b. gets c. getting d. got
    ANSWER IS B

  2. a. reach b. reached c. reaches d. reaching
    ANSWER IS C

  3. a. punch b. punched c. punches d. punching
    ANSWER IS C

  4. a. am b. are c. is d. was
    ANSWER IS C

  5. a. start b. started c. starting d. starts
    ANSWER IS D