Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
The heavy rain last week prevented the farmers ______ sowing the paddy on time.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → from
Complete sentence: The heavy rain last week prevented the farmers from sowing the paddy on time. Because of the rain, the farmers could not sow the paddy on time.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) from (answer) | fixed with “prevent”, before the action: to stop someone from doing it | The thick fog prevented the pilots from landing at Delhi airport. |
| (2) of | something belongs to someone or is a part of something | The roof of the old shed is leaking. |
| (3) against | being opposed to something, or touching something for support | Our team played against the champions in the final. |
| (4) to | movement towards a place or person | Every Sunday we go to the vegetable market. |