Question

    In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

    My teacher forbade me to use mobile phone in the

    class.
    A forbade me not to use Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B forbid me not to use Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C forbade me using Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D No improvement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The given sentence is correct. The word ‘forbade’ is the simple past form ‘forbid’, which means ‘to refuse to allow something, especially officially, or to prevent a particular plan of action by making it impossible’.

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