Homework

You will have trouble _commuting_(1.commute) this afternoon, folks. 

>> Correct
 Interstate 5 is blocked for two miles north and south of 80th Street, 
 so I strongly suggest _to use_ (2.use) an alternate route if possible.

>>using
 Construction on the Factoria interchange has caused _to slow_(3.slow) on I-405, 

>>slowing
 so use caution there. Repairs on the Evergreen Point Bridge _expect_ (4. expect / complete) 

>>were expected to have been completed
 by 6:00 A.M. today, but the bridge is still closed.
The Highway Department issued a statement apologizing for _causing_ (5. cause) further 

>> Correct or having caused
 inconvenience to motorists, but the repairs are taking longer than planned.
The repairs are expected _to finish_(6. finish) by 5:00 A.M. Tuesday. 

>> to be finished
 Meanwhile, an accident involving an overturned van in the left lane
on the 509 freeway isn\'t expected _to clear_(7. clear) for at least half an hour, 

>>to be cleared
 so avoid the 509 northbound. You can improve your commute by _taking_ (8. take) Highway 99,

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 where traffic is smooth and relatively light.