| Idx | 1326 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | hinder |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Nobody can hinder people having fun. |
| Correct Sentence | Nobody can prevent people from having fun. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Nobody can [[hinder people]] having fun. |
| Cloze Sentence | Nobody can [[prevent people from]] having fun. |
| Cloze Answer | prevent people from |
| Choices | hinder people | prevent people from |
| Explanation | hinder sth = cause progress, development, growth etc to slow down or stop: 'Higher interest rates could hinder economic growth.' 'Heavy rains hindered the expedition's progress.' prevent (or stop ) sb from doing sth = make it impossible for someone to do something: 'He removed the ignition key to prevent them from leaving.' |
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