This is to prevent vs This to prevent

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'This is to prevent' is a complete sentence where 'is' is the linking verb connecting 'this' to the infinitive 'to prevent'. 'This to prevent' is a fragment that can be part of a sentence where the subject or context is implied.

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This is to prevent

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used as a complete sentence to explain the purpose or reason for an action. 'Is' acts as the linking verb connecting the subject 'this' to the infinitive 'to prevent'.

Examples:

This is to prevent any further damage.
The lock on the door is to prevent unauthorized access.
The new policy is to prevent conflicts among team members.

Alternatives:

This serves to prevent
This aims to prevent
This is intended to prevent
This is designed to prevent
This is meant to prevent

This to prevent

This phrase is correct but is typically used as part of a larger sentence where the subject or context is implied.

'This to prevent' can be used as a fragment in a sentence where the subject or context is understood from the surrounding text. It is not a complete sentence on its own.

Examples:

We need to do this to prevent future issues.
He did that to prevent any misunderstandings.
The action taken was this to prevent further complications.

Alternatives:

This action to prevent
This measure to prevent
This step to prevent
This decision to prevent
This strategy to prevent

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This is to prevent vs This to prevent