Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank

You should abstain ……… drinking.

  1. from

  2. for

  3. off

  4. to

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The correct phrase is 'abstain from', which means to voluntarily refrain from doing something. In this context, it means to avoid drinking alcohol. 'Abstain for', 'abstain off', and 'abstain to' are not correct prepositions to use with abstain.