Rise in Child E-Bike Accidents Brings Calls for Federal Action

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Practice level

B1. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.

Question formats

Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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 reports ___ questions about safety.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. has raised
   2. have raised
   3. having raised
   4. raises
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   have raised

   The plural subject “reports” takes the base verb “have.”

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

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Experts say national action could ___ safety concerns.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. helps address
   2. helped address
   3. help address
   4. helping address
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   Blank 1

   help address

   After “could,” use the base form “help.”

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

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The devices ___ for short trips.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. is used
   2. are used
   3. was used
   4. uses
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   Blank 1

   are used

   The plural subject needs the present passive form “are used.”

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

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Officials are considering ___ safety measures.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. stronger
   2. strengthen
   3. strengthened
   4. strengthening to
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   Blank 1

   stronger

   After “consider,” use a gerund such as “stronger.”

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

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The debate ___ as e-bikes become more common.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. may continues
   2. may continue
   3. may continued
   4. may continuing
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   may continue

   The singular subject “debate” takes “may continue” after “may.”

What to review next

After checking an answer, explain the rule in your own words and write a new sentence using the same pattern. Revisit any rules you could not explain.

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