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Each sentence is broken into four parts. Identify the part with an error.
Each sentence is broken into four parts. Identify the part with an error.
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The phrase is “prevent from doing something”, not “prevent in doing”.
Updated On: Aug 6, 2025
- The police have prevented
- Rajan in leaving the
- city without informing them
- two days in advance.
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The verb “prevent” is always followed by “from + gerund”.
So, the correct phrase should be: “prevented Rajan from leaving the city”, not “in leaving.”
Hence, the error lies in part (b).
So, the correct phrase should be: “prevented Rajan from leaving the city”, not “in leaving.”
Hence, the error lies in part (b).
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