JAMB Use of English 1981 Question 62

Question 62

Tenses

Fill in the blank space with the best of the five options: Visitors ________ pass beyond this point. It is forbidden

  1. A.needn't
  2. B.don't have to
  3. C.could not
  4. D.cannot
  5. E.must not
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (must not)

Explanation

'Must not' expresses prohibition, matching 'It is forbidden'.