| Idx | 2175 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | prevent |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Stricter punishments would prevent people from doing these things. |
| Correct Sentence | Stricter punishments would deter people from doing these things. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Stricter punishments would [[prevent]] people from doing these things. |
| Cloze Sentence | Stricter punishments would [[deter]] people from doing these things. |
| Cloze Answer | deter |
| Choices | deter | prevent |
| Explanation | prevent = stop someone from doing something: 'They locked all the doors to prevent him escaping.' deter = discourage someone from doing something: 'Tougher laws are needed to deter people from drinking and driving.' |
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