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The mother said, “Do not play in the rain.”

A. The mother forbade the child to play in the rain.
B. The mother told to not play in the rain.
C. The mother suggested not to play in the rain.
D. The mother told the child to not play in the rain.

📝 Explanation

'Forbade' is stronger and correct for negative imperatives without 'not to'.

📖 Additional Information

  • The mother forbade the child to play in the rain.
  • The mother told to not play in the rain.
  • The mother suggested not to play in the rain.
  • The mother told the child to not play in the rain.

'Forbade' is stronger and correct for negative imperatives without 'not to'.

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