Question

0367 1 He put his hand over my mouth to avoid me to scream. He put his hand over my mouth to [[avoid me to scream]]. prevent me from screaming avoid (doing) sth = be careful not to do something: 'The best way to lose weight is to avoid eating fatty foods.' 'These drugs are dangerous and should be avoided.' 'Try to avoid subjects that can cause offence.'prevent sb/sth (from doing sth) = stop someone or something from doing something; stop something from happening: 'The wall is supposed to prevent dogs from getting into the garden.' 'It is hoped that the new speed limit will help to prevent accidents.'

Accepted Answer

avoid ✗ He put his hand over my mouth to prevent me from screaming. He put his hand over my mouth to [[prevent me from screaming]]. prevent me from screaming | avoid me to scream

Idx	0367
Keyword	avoid
Sub Entry Number	1
Type of Sentence	✗
Error Sentence	He put his hand over my mouth to avoid me to scream.
Correct Sentence	He put his hand over my mouth to prevent me from screaming.
Cloze Error Sentence	He put his hand over my mouth to [[avoid me to scream]].
Cloze Sentence	He put his hand over my mouth to [[prevent me from screaming]].
Cloze Answer	prevent me from screaming
Choices	prevent me from screaming \| avoid me to scream
Explanation	avoid (doing) sth = be careful not to do something: 'The best way to lose weight is to avoid eating fatty foods.' 'These drugs are dangerous and should be avoided.' 'Try to avoid subjects that can cause offence.' prevent sb/sth (from doing sth) = stop someone or something from doing something; stop something from happening: 'The wall is supposed to prevent dogs from getting into the garden.' 'It is hoped that the new speed limit will help to prevent accidents.'

Avoid Prevent Put Hand Mouth Screaming Stop Scream