Single correct option
Find the part of the sentence that has an error. If the sentence is correct, choose 'No error'.
The soldiers were strictly / prohibited / to cross / the border after sunset.
The soldiers were strictly / prohibited / to cross / the border after sunset.
- A. The soldiers were strictly
- B. prohibited
- C. to cross
- D. the border after sunset.
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Answer: (C) to cross
'Prohibit' takes 'from' with a gerund, so the correct form is 'prohibited from crossing'. The infinitive 'to cross' is used with 'forbidden' (forbidden to cross), which is the trap. Prepositions are learnt in pairs with verbs and nouns, so revise common combinations rather than relying on guesswork during the examination.
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