The high cost of tuition effectively discouraged many students _________ applying to the private university.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
to
B
for
C
against
D
from
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. The verb "discourage" is followed by "from" when preventing an action.
Choice A is incorrect because "discourage to" is grammatically incorrect. Choice B is incorrect because "discourage for" is not standard usage. Choice C is incorrect because "discourage against" is redundant.