| Idx | 2107 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | permit |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Overpopulation doesn't permit these countries to develop. |
| Correct Sentence | Overpopulation stops/prevents these countries from developing. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Overpopulation [[doesn't permit these countries to develop]]. |
| Cloze Sentence | Overpopulation [[stops/prevents these countries from developing]]. |
| Cloze Answer | stops/prevents these countries from developing |
| Choices | stops | prevents these countries from developing | doesn't permit these countries to develop |
| Explanation | Permit is used in situations where there is a rule, law or authority that controls what people can do: 'The law permits foreign investors to own up to 25% of British companies.' 'As children we were never permitted to leave the table until everyone had finished.' |
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