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Can't help or Prevent - English lesson
We have just studied the restriction of the freedom of action test.
Let's keep going further! Here is now how to prevent an action! In two different ways:
- on the one hand, the subject imposes the restriction on himself,
- on the other hand, it can be imposed from the outside, by other people.
1) The restriction is imposed by the subject himself: Subject + can't help + V - ing The subject admitted he could have no control over himself.
ex: I can't help dancing when I hear this music...
ex: He couldn't help thinking about his dead mother ...
: This expression is often used in the passive form:
ex: Alas, such a disaster can't be helped ! = it couldn't be avoided.
2) The restriction is imposed from the outside world: To prevent somebody from doing something/ to keep somebody from doing something.
ex: My parents prevent me from drinking and driving !
ex: His girl friend keeps him from inviting his pals to watch football matches at home !
This lesson is short and easy, isn't it ? Are you ready for the test ?
Let's go !

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