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.
A
people can pick flowers in this park
B
people may not wish to pick flowers in this park
C
people are prohibited from picking flowers from this park
D
people cannot pick flowers from this park
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Grammar & Contextual 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.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7104)