Multiple choice

Directions: Given below is a sentence with an underlined part. The underlined part may or may not have an error. Choose the best option to replace the underlined part to make the sentence correct. If the underlined part is correct as it is, mark (1) as your answer.

Archaeologists in Ireland believe that a recently discovered chalice, which dates from the eighth century, was probably buried to keep from being stolen by invaders.

  1. to keep from

  2. to keep it from

  3. to avoid

  4. in order that it would avoid

  5. in order to keep from
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Error of missing subject in the original statement.  Subject 'it' is required to define what is being kept.

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