(A) forbids a strike by the transportation union
(B) forbids the transportation union from striking
(C) forbids that there be a strike by the transportation union
(D) will forbid the transportation union from striking
(E) will forbid that the transportation union strikes
Solution:
Idioms
Correct idiom is “X forbids Y to do Z” or “X prohibits Y from doing Z”.
In B, “...forbids...from...” is unidiomatic.
In C, “that there be...” is wordy and awkward.
In D, same as B.
In E, “forbid that” is unidiomatic.
In A, “forbids a strike by the transportation union” is equivalent to
“forbids the transportation union to strike” and hence, A is the best choice.
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