Question

Ram must have seen the Taj Mahal.
(Choose the correct negative sentence)

• A. Ram must not have missed to see the Taj Mahal
• B. Ram must not have seen the Taj Mahal
• C. Ram did not see the Taj Mahal
• D. The Taj Mahal was seen by Ram

Hint:

When making a negative assumption with modals like "must," use "must not have" followed by the past participle of the verb.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understand the meaning of the sentence.
The sentence "Ram must have seen the Taj Mahal" suggests a strong assumption that Ram has seen the Taj Mahal. The negative form of this would involve the negation of this assumption.
Step 2: Analyze each option.
- (A) Ram must not have missed to see the Taj Mahal: Incorrect. "Missed to see" is grammatically incorrect and awkward.
- (B) Ram must not have seen the Taj Mahal: Correct. This is the appropriate negative form of the sentence. It correctly negates the assumption.
- (C) Ram did not see the Taj Mahal: Incorrect. This is a simple past tense negation, but the original sentence uses the modal "must have," which indicates an assumption or deduction.
- (D) The Taj Mahal was seen by Ram: Incorrect. This is a passive voice sentence and does not fit the context of negating the assumption.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct negative sentence is "Ram must not have seen the Taj Mahal."