Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
They prevented me from danger.
(1) was preventing
(2) were preventing
(3) protected
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third option "protected".
It conveys the idea that they kept the speaker safe from danger. "Protected" is the past tense of "protect", which fits the context of the sentence. "Prevent" means to avoid or avert a negative situation, which cannot be used here.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- "Was preventing" is not suitable in this context. It changes the tense of the sentence to past continuous.
- "Were preventing" is also not appropriate because it changes the tense and doesn't convey the intended meaning. It suggests ongoing or continuous action in the past.
Therefore, the correct sentence is "They protected me from danger".
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