What Travelers Need to Know as Hurricane Isaias Nears the Gulf Coast

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Question formats

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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 hurricane ___ already affected travel in communities along the Gulf.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. has
   2. have
   3. having
   4. to have
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   Blank 1

   has

   Use the present perfect to describe a recent past action with present results.

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

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Travelers should ___ for updates before leaving.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. watch
   2. watches
   3. watching
   4. watched
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   Blank 1

   watch

   After “should,” use the base form of the verb.

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

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The storm could affect hubs ___ Atlanta and Charlotte.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. such as
   2. such
   3. as such
   4. such than
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   Blank 1

   such as

   Use “such as” to introduce examples.

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

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Flights and train services may ___ changed by officials.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. be
   2. is
   3. being
   4. been
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   be

   After “may,” use the base form of “be” in the passive.

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

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Because the winds are strong, travelers ___ expect possible delays.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. should
   2. shoulds
   3. should to
   4. shoulding
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   should

   The sentence needs the modal “should” for advice.

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