Which phraseology is required when a 0M8 or KVKS departure cannot block and the next fix must be changed?

• A. Verify this clearance...
• B. Continue as filed.
• C. Change approved.
• D. Route modified.

Answer: (A)

When a departure procedure like 0M8 or KVKS cannot block and the next fix must be changed, clear mutual understanding of the clearance is essential. Verifying the clearance gives the pilot a direct prompt to confirm with ATC that the issued routing, including the change to the next fix, is understood and will be flown. This verification step helps prevent misreads or holds on an updated route, especially when the standard filed path isn’t valid and a modification is required.

Continue as filed would skip the required change, which isn’t appropriate here. Change approved is something the controller might say to indicate a proposed modification has been accepted, but the pilot still needs to verify the exact clearance. Route modified states that a route has changed, but it doesn’t actively prompt the pilot to confirm understanding of the new clearance, which is the safety-critical step in this scenario.