Heat-related deaths rise sharply in Phoenix area after two years of decline

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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.

   Heat-related deaths ___ sharply this year.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. have risen
   2. has risen
   3. have rise
   4. are rise
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   have risen

   Use the present perfect for a recent change connected to now.

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

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The county has confirmed 275 deaths ___.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. so far
   2. since far
   3. for far
   4. at far
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   so far

   “So far” means up to the present time.

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

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   Officials are investigating deaths because they ___ be connected to heat.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. may
   2. must to
   3. can to
   4. are to
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   may

   Use “may” to express a possible connection.

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

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   The total could ___ 700.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. pass
   2. passes
   3. passing
   4. to pass
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   pass

   After the modal “could,” use the base form of the verb.

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

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Local authorities want to understand ___ deaths have increased.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. why
   2. what
   3. which
   4. where
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   why

   The question word “why” introduces the reason being studied.

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