After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The proscription of the students' union was to nip the planned demonstration in the bud. This means that the proscription was meant to

A. keep the students on the alert
B. prevent the proposed demonstration  
C. disorganize the students
D. punish the students

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Correct Answer: B