Which word means to limit or prevent someone from doing something?

• A. restrain
• B. retain
• C. restrict
• D. reverse

Answer: (C)

The main idea is finding a verb that expresses placing limits on what someone is allowed to do. Restrict directly conveys this sense: to limit or confine actions by rules, conditions, or boundaries, as in restricting access or restricting someone’s movements. Restrain can mean to physically hold back or curb action, which is similar but leans more toward forceful or literal prevention. Retain means to keep or hold onto something and doesn’t address limiting actions. Reverse means to undo or go back, which is unrelated to limiting behavior. So the best fit is restrict, because it cleanly captures the idea of placing limits on what someone can do.