Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
The gate was closed to stop the children running into the road.
A. The gate was closed so that the children couldn't run into the road.
B. The gate is closed so that the children don't run into the road.
C. The gate was closed so the children can't run into the road.
D. The gate is closed so that the children couldn't to run into the road.
Đáp án A.
Nghĩa câu gốc: Cánh cổng đã được đóng lại để ngăn bọn trẻ chạy ra ngoài đường.
A.Cánh cổng đã được đóng lại để bọn trẻ không thể chạy ra ngoài đường được nữa.
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