| Idx | 1181 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | forbid |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ? |
| Error Sentence | The government should forbid cigarette advertising. |
| Correct Sentence | The government should ban cigarette advertising. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The government should [[forbid]] cigarette advertising. |
| Cloze Sentence | The government should [[ban]] cigarette advertising. |
| Cloze Answer | ban |
| Choices | forbid | ban |
| Explanation | ban (or prohibit ) = forbid someone from doing something by making it illegal: 'The proposed treaty banning all nuclear testing has received widespread approval.' 'International Law prohibits the use of chemical weapons.' |
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