Verb + From + Verb + ing

Instructions: Change the verbs in parentheses to complete the sentences below using the pattern Verb + From + Verb + ing.

1. The committee banned certain athletes from (compete)_____________________ because they had used performance enhancing drugs.

2. People are prohibited from ___________________ (smoke) on train platforms in this state.

3. The police prevented people from _______________ (enter) the mall because there had been a bomb threat.

4. Timothy is determined to become an author. Nothing will stop him from _____________________ (attain) that goal.

5. Some people believe that capital punishment will deter criminals from _____________________ (commit) major crimes.