JAMB - English Language (1992 - No. 68)
In the question below select the option (A-D) that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence:
People may not pick flowers in this park.
people can pick flowers in this park
people may not wish to pick flowers in this park
people are prohibited from picking flowers from this park
people cannot pick flowers from this park
Explanation
'The sentence ''People may not pick flowers in this park'' is a prohibitory statement. Laws (or bylaws) such as this are written using the modal verb "may not" to appear formal, however, it is a statement used to prohibit something. Other examples of prohibitory statements include:
- You may not smoke in this house.
- You may not wear shoes in the office.
- You may not eat in the conference room.
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