In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap:
Silk materials ought be prohibited .... being brought into the country
A
about
B
in
C
from
D
by
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct preposition used with “prohibited” is from, especially when it is followed by a gerund (–ing form).
“prohibited from being brought into the country” is grammatically correct and idiomatic.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #6338)