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Which sentence uses the word constrain correctly

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The options are

a.Her injury does not constrain her at all; she still skis and plays basketball.
b.The townspeople tried to constrain the elephant to roam freely.
c.Every good chef knows how to constrain an egg before adding it to a recipe.

Answer: A

The word constrain has the idea of holding someone or something back.
User Hoang Minh
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If the options above are really those you need, then I agree with the person who said the correct usage of the word constrain is found in A) Her injury does not constrain her at all; she still skis and plays basketball.

To constraint means to limit.



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