 Avoid versus prevent, which is correct. Number one, safe driving can accidents. Prevent. Two, some people getting sick by wearing masks. Avoid. Number three, how can we forest fires from happening? Prevent. Number four, we managed to the hurricane by leaving town. Avoid. Number five, Mike's attorney helped him paying extra taxes. Avoid. What's the difference? Avoid versus prevent. With avoid, we stay away from something that is very likely or already in progress. With prevent, we stop something from happening in the first place. To learn more about this topic, see video at link. Or check out our websites for more free English learning resources, eslgoal.com and freeenglishstudy.com.