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JAMB Use of English 1992 Question 96

Question 96

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: People may not pick flowers in this park

  1. A.People can pick flowers in this park
  2. B.People may not wish to pick flowers in this park
  3. C.People are prohibited from picking flowers in this park
  4. D.People cannot pick flowers from this park
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (People are prohibited from picking flowers in this park)

Explanation

Here 'may not' means 'are not permitted to', so picking flowers is prohibited.