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with in on 19. were to .
at and more 2,000 . 100,000 the .
Source: Reuters via AOL, 2026-10-19.
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- the person, organization, or document that provides information
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What happened in this story, and why does it matter?
Answer guide
Evacuations and school closures follow. Add one supporting fact from the article.
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Which sentence best describes this story?
- Several coastal communities are adding portable flood barriers to protect streets and homes ahead of stronger seasonal storms.
- School concerns grew into wider protests; fresh Paris clashes followed.
- Evacuations and school closures follow.
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The best answer is C.
Grammar focus: Careful reporting
Notice words such as “may,” “could,” “suggests,” and “preliminary.” They show that a claim has limits or uncertainty.