The presence of armed guards _ us from doing anything disruptive.
Correct answer: D. Prevented
- A. Defeated
- B. Excited
- C. Irritated
- D. Prevented
Explanation
Defeated means to be overtaken by an enemy.Excited means to be enthusiastic and cannot be used in this scenario.Irritated means to feel annoyed or slightly angry. Prevented - To be prevented from something means to be completely stopped from doing it. The presence of guards ensures that disruption is prevented
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