Definition of Warning
A warning
means giving information of the danger or unexpected situation that can happen
if a person does something.
A warning is usually in the form of imperative, but it may occur with the modal "must" and "should".
A warning is usually in the form of imperative, but it may occur with the modal "must" and "should".
The Function Of Warning
1. To admonish as to
action or manners.
2. To notify a person to go or stay away.
3. To notify or apprise in advance. Eg. They called and warned me that they might be delayed.
4. To notify or make someone aware of danger or harm.
2. To notify a person to go or stay away.
3. To notify or apprise in advance. Eg. They called and warned me that they might be delayed.
4. To notify or make someone aware of danger or harm.
There are two forms of warning, that
is:
1 . Warning in writing
Example: Written warning on a poster, bulletin board, the warning on the
cigarette packs, etc.
2 . Warnings spoken directly
Example: Spontaneously uttered as a warning to someone.
Example: Spontaneously uttered as a warning to someone.
Warning can
be found at:
·
Zoo· Laboratory
· Mall
· Hospital
· Airport
· Railway station, etc.
Way To Say It
When we are
going to give warning to other people, we can use these expressions:
- Informative notice:
•
Out of order (eg. for a machine that is not
working).
•
No vacancies (eg. there are no more rooms to
rent in a hotel, there are no jobs in an office).
•
Sold out (the tickets are sold out).
- Do This:
•
Please queue other side
•
Keep right
- Don’t Do This:
•
Keep off the grass
•
No smoking
•
No parking
•
No exit
•
Don’t lean out of the window
•
Please do not disturb
•
Please do not feed the animals
•
Silence. Examination is in progress
•
Don’t leave bags unattended.
- Watch Out:
•
Watch your head
•
Fragile (Be careful, this will break easily)
•
Watch your step
•
Beware of pickpockets
•
Beware of fierce dog
•
Watch out. The train is coming
•
Look out behind you.
- Advice:
•
Take good care of yourself
•
Be careful
•
Take care, please.
Response
to the warning given by someone:
•
Thanks• I know, I will be careful
• Thank you so much
• Oh! It could hurt me. Thanks guys.
• Thanks for the warning.
