How to use the verb "forbid"
Hello everyone. I have a question.
Regarding the verb "forbid," one of my grammar books says something to the effect that this verb is sometimes used in the construction "forbid sb/sth from doing sth" in today's English, but it is more common to say "forbid ...ing" or "forbid A to do." Meanwhile, Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, which I consult often, has a description like this:
forbid sb from doing sth: Women are forbidden from going out without a veil.
What is your take on this phenomenon? Do you often use the construction "forbid sb from doing sth"? Do you think it is grammatically correct?
Top answer
The teacher forbid Kelly to use her cell phone during class. (Active voice, present tense) The teachers forbade all students from using their cell phones in class. (Active voice, past tense) In our school, students are forbidden to use their cell phone during class.
- The teacher forbid Kelly to use her cell phone during class.
- (Active voice, present tense) The teachers forbade all students from using their cell phones in class.
- (Active voice, past tense) In our school, students are forbidden to use their cell phone during class.
- (Passive voice.
- The rule against using cell phones applies to students, not teachers and staff.
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The teacher forbid Kelly to use her cell phone during class. (Active voice, present tense)
The teachers forbade all students from using their cell phones in class. (Active voice, past tense)
In our school, students are forbidden to use their cell phone during class. (Passive voice. The rule against using cell phones applies to students, not teachers and staff.
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