| Idx | 2544 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | stop |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The child couldn't stop from talking. |
| Correct Sentence | The child couldn't stop talking. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The child couldn't stop [[from]] talking. |
| Cloze Sentence | The child couldn't stop [[ ]] talking. |
| Cloze Answer | _ |
| Choices | _ | from |
| Explanation | stop doing sth (WITHOUT from ) = cease an activity: 'It's actually stopped raining at last.' Compare: 'The rain stopped us from going out.' |
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