Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. He tried to prevent his friend to smoke. (a) from smoking (b) No improvement (c) smoking (d) to smoking

Options

A. from smoking
B. No improvement
C. smoking
D. to smoking

Answer

A

Explanation

.at the idea of should be used in place of "on the idea.. At the ideal is used when there is a possible hope or suggestion to the possible course of action