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(A) it looked like parts of New York and New Jersey were going to run — “like” is used to compare nouns while we are comparing a clause here.

(B) it looked as if parts of New York and New Jersey would have run - “would have” is the incorrect tense. We need “would” to refer to future in the past.

(C) it appeared that parts of New York and New Jersey would run — Keep for now. No obvious errors.

(D) appearances were that parts of New York and New Jersey would run - “appearance were”? I think we need a placeholder pronoun here prior to “appearances”

(E) it was the appearance that parts of New York and New Jersey would be running - “was the appearance” is not correct. It doesn’t convey the meaning. We want to draw a parallel it appeared as if or it looked as if. “Would be running” is again incorrect tense. When referring to future in the past, we need “would”. Eliminate.

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