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Which of the following sentences expresses prohibition?
Which of the following sentences expresses prohibition?
- You should enter the building without a valid ID.
- You are allowed to enter the building without a valid ID.
- You can enter the building without a valid ID.
- You may not enter the building without a valid ID. (correct)
Which of the following sentences does not express prohibition?
Which of the following sentences does not express prohibition?
- You can take the elevator instead of the stairs. (correct)
- You are not allowed to park here.
- You should not smoke in this area.
- You must wear a helmet while riding a bike.
Which of the following sentences correctly expresses prohibition?
Which of the following sentences correctly expresses prohibition?
- You have to turn off your cell phone during the movie. (correct)
- You would not bring pets to the restaurant.
- You could not talk during the presentation.
- You might not eat in the library.
Which of the following is NOT a modal verb that can express prohibition?
Which of the following is NOT a modal verb that can express prohibition?
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Which of the following is a correct example of a sentence expressing prohibition using a modal verb?
Which of the following is a correct example of a sentence expressing prohibition using a modal verb?
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Which of the following is a common misunderstanding about modal verbs expressing prohibition?
Which of the following is a common misunderstanding about modal verbs expressing prohibition?
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Study Notes
Prohibition in Sentences
- Prohibition denotes actions that are not permitted or forbidden.
- Sentences expressing prohibition often use modal verbs such as "must not," "cannot," and "may not."
- An example of a sentence expressing prohibition is "You must not smoke in the building."
Non-Prohibition Sentences
- A sentence that does not express prohibition implies permission or neutrality regarding actions.
- For instance, "You can go to the party" indicates permission rather than a prohibition.
Correct Expression of Prohibition
- Correctly expressing prohibition involves clear use of modal verbs or specific words that indicate a ban.
- An example includes "Students may not use their phones during the exam."
Modal Verbs and Prohibition
- Common modal verbs that express prohibition include "must not," "cannot," and "should not."
- However, "might," "could," and "would" do not express prohibition.
Example of Prohibition using Modal Verbs
- A sentence like "You must not enter this area" effectively uses a modal verb to convey prohibition.
Misunderstandings about Modal Verbs
- A common misunderstanding is that all modal verbs convey prohibition, while in reality, several modals indicate possibility or permission instead.
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Test your knowledge on identifying sentences that express prohibition with this quiz. Determine which sentences correctly express prohibition and which ones do not.
