Five U.S. Bike Trails Chosen After Readers Share Their Favorite Rides

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How to approach this practice

Read the complete sentence and notice the subject, verb form, time reference and word order before answering.

1. Question 1 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The article ___ five bike trails in the United States.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. highlight
   2. highlights
   3. highlighting
   4. highlighted
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   Blank 1

   highlights

   Use the present simple third-person form with singular “article.”

2. Question 2 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Readers sent recommendations ___ the earlier selection.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. after
   2. during to
   3. between to
   4. since of
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   Blank 1

   after

   The preposition “after” correctly shows the later time relationship.

3. Question 3 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Cyclists can travel without ___ the route with car traffic.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. share
   2. to share
   3. sharing
   4. shared
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   Blank 1

   sharing

   After “without,” use a gerund form.

4. Question 4 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The rides may appeal to travelers who want ___ an area slowly.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. explore
   2. exploring
   3. to explore
   4. explored
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   to explore

   After “want,” use the to-infinitive.

5. Question 5 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Riders usually need to check details before they ___.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. leaving
   2. left
   3. leave
   4. to leave
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   leave

   The subject “they” needs the base verb after “do.”

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