| Idx | 2176 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | prevent |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Stricter punishments may help to prevent society from serious crime. |
| Correct Sentence | Stricter punishments may help to protect society from serious crime. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Stricter punishments may help to [[prevent]] society from serious crime. |
| Cloze Sentence | Stricter punishments may help to [[protect]] society from serious crime. |
| Cloze Answer | protect |
| Choices | protect | prevent |
| Explanation | prevent = stop something from happening: 'Bad weather prevented the plane from taking off.' 'Good tyres help to prevent accidents.' protect = keep someone or something safe: 'The camera comes with a free leather carrying case to protect it.' 'It is the responsibility of the police and the courts to protect us from these killers and maniacs.' |
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