Correct option is B
Option (b) contains an error.
Explanation:
The verb “prevent” is followed by
“from + gerund (V+ing)”, not “to + V1”.
Incorrect: prevented me
to join
Correct: prevented me
from joining
Grammatical rule used:
· After verbs like “prevent,” “stop,” “prohibit,” we use
from + verb-ing.
Example:
Incorrect: They stopped us to enter.
Correct: They stopped us from entering.
Information Booster:
Many verbs take specific prepositions + gerund — memorizing these patterns helps in error spotting.