Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

The rain prevented me ________ going out.

  1. of

  2. from

  3. in

  4. up
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The verb 'prevent' is followed by the preposition 'from' when indicating what action is being stopped. The structure is 'prevent someone FROM doing something'. 'Of' is incorrect here, 'in' doesn't fit, and 'up' doesn't make sense in this context.

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