| Idx | 0858 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | discourage |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Somehow we have to discourage people to commit crimes. |
| Correct Sentence | Somehow we have to discourage people from committing crimes. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Somehow we have to discourage people [[to commit]] crimes. |
| Cloze Sentence | Somehow we have to discourage people [[from committing]] crimes. |
| Cloze Answer | from committing |
| Choices | to commit | from committing |
| Explanation | discourage sb from doing sth: 'We always leave the lights on at night to discourage people from breaking in.' Compare: 'You should try and encourage her to take more exercise.' |
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