| Idx | 2177 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | prevent |
| Sub Entry Number | 3 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | His parents tried to prevent him to join the army. |
| Correct Sentence | His parents tried to prevent him from joining the army. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | His parents tried to prevent him [[to join]] the army. |
| Cloze Sentence | His parents tried to prevent him [[from joining]] the army. |
| Cloze Answer | from joining |
| Choices | from joining | to join |
| Explanation | prevent sb (from) doing sth: 'Girls should not be prevented from taking part in these sports.' |
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