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JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 91

Question 91

Verb Forms

Town authorities have put up a railing in front of the exits... people.... out of the stadium and straight across the road.

  1. A.prevent rush/dashing
  2. B.preventing/ rushing to dash
  3. C.to prevent/rushing
  4. D.to prevent/rush dash
  5. E.to prevent/to rush dash
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (to prevent/rushing)

Explanation

'To prevent' gives the purpose, and 'prevent people rushing out' uses the -ing form.