Choose from the options given below, the word that can be used to fill in the blank in the given sentence.
Sarita could not prevent her child ______ going out with the other children.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → from
Complete sentence: Sarita could not prevent her child from going out with the other children. The blank comes after "prevent her child" and before the -ing form "going", so it needs from.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) over | a position above or across. It is not used with "prevent". | The cat jumped over the wall. |
| (2) from (answer) | Prevent means to stop someone from doing something. Pattern: prevent + someone + from + -ing form of the verb. | The rain prevented us from going to the park. |
| (3) about | on the subject of. One talks or worries about something, but does not prevent someone about doing it. | She is worried about her exams. |
| (4) for | purpose or the person who receives something. It does not follow "prevent". | This gift is for you. |