The principal (a)/ forbade us (b)/not to use (c)/the entire central ha...
C is the correct option. No need to specifically write ‘not to use’ because forbade itself means to stop using something.
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The principal (a)/ forbade us (b)/not to use (c)/the entire central ha...
Forbade has already been used in sentences then what is need of not to. because forbade already refer to not.
so, options C contain error
The principal (a)/ forbade us (b)/not to use (c)/the entire central ha...
Explanation:
The error in the given sentence lies in the usage of the phrase "not to use" (c).
Explanation of the error:
The verb "forbade" (b) is a transitive verb which means it requires an object to complete its meaning. In this case, the object is "us." When we use the verb "forbade," it is followed by a direct object and an infinitive verb without the word "to." Therefore, the correct construction would be "forbade us to use" instead of "forbade us not to use."
Corrected sentence:
The correct sentence would be:
The principal forbade us to use the entire central hall.
Explanation of the correction:
The corrected sentence uses the verb "forbade" (b) followed by the direct object "us" and the infinitive verb "to use" (c). This construction is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning that the principal prohibited or disallowed the speaker and others from using the entire central hall.
Conclusion:
The error in the given sentence is in the usage of the phrase "not to use" (c). The correct construction would be "forbade us to use." Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.