| Idx | 0368 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | avoid |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | These new measures are intended to avoid the spread of the disease. |
| Correct Sentence | These new measures are intended to prevent the spread of the disease. These new measures are intended to prevent the disease from spreading. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | These new measures are intended to [[avoid the spread of the disease]]. |
| Cloze Sentence | These new measures are intended to [[prevent the spread of the disease/prevent the disease from spreading]]. |
| Cloze Answer | prevent the spread of the disease/prevent the disease from spreading |
| Choices | prevent the disease from spreading | prevent the spread of the disease | avoid the spread of the disease |
| Explanation | avoid (doing) sth = be careful not to do something: 'The best way to lose weight is to avoid eating fatty foods.' 'These drugs are dangerous and should be avoided.' 'Try to avoid subjects that can cause offence.' prevent sb/sth (from doing sth) = stop someone or something from doing something; stop something from happening: 'The wall is supposed to prevent dogs from getting into the garden.' 'It is hoped that the new speed limit will help to prevent accidents.' |
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