This verb describes keeping someone or something safe.
The idea
Use protect someone or something from a danger. Use with to name a means of protection.
Examples
- This coat protects me from the rain.
- Trees protect the garden from the wind.
- We protect our eyes with sunglasses.
- A password protects the files.
- The shelter protected the hikers from the storm.
- They protect the painting with glass.
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Name the person or thing protected before from: say protect the garden from wind.
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Choose the correct form. A helmet protects your head ___ injury. (from / at)
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from
from introduces the danger of injury.
Choose the correct form. Gloves can ___ your hands. (protect / protects)
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protect
protect follows the modal verb can.
Choose the correct form. The cover ___ the chair during the storm. (protected / protecting)
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protected
protected places the protection during the past storm.
Practice round
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Choose the correct form. A helmet protects your head ___ injury. (from / at)
Choose the correct form. Gloves can ___ your hands. (protect / protects)
Choose the correct form. The cover ___ the chair during the storm. (protected / protecting)
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