Visitors to the museum are strictly prohibited _________ using flash photography to protect the ancient pigments.

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Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A

from

B

against

C

for

D

with

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the best answer. The verb "prohibit" is standardly followed by the preposition "from."

Choice B is incorrect because "prohibit against" is redundant. Choice C is incorrect because "prohibit for" is not standard usage. Choice D is incorrect because "prohibit with" is not standard usage.