Warning

Definition of Warning

A warning means giving information of the danger or unexpected

situation that my 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”.

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.
4. To notify or make someone aware of danger, harm, etc.

Forms of warning

There are two forms of warning, that is:

• Warning in writing 

Example : Written warning on a poster, bulletin board, the warning on the cigarette packs, etc.

• Warning spoken directly

Example: spontaneously uttered as a warning to someone.

Wat to Say It

When we are going to give warning to other people, we can use these expressions:

• Informative notice

Out of order (e.g. for a machine that is not working)

No vacancies (e.g. 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

No smoking	Please do not feed the animals
No parking	Keep off the grass
No exit	Silence. Examination is in progress
Don’t lean out of the window	Don’t leave bags unattended
Please do not disturb

• Watch out

Watch your head	Beware of fierce dog
Fragile (Be careful, this will break easily)	Watch out. The train is coming
Watch your step	Look out behind you
Beware of pickpockets

• Advice

Take a good care of yourself

Be careful

Take care, please.

Response to The Warning Given by Someone

There are some response from someone to give warning to you or me, that is:

Thanks

I know, I will be careful

Thank you so much

Oh! It could hurt me. Thanks guys.

Thanks for the warning.

The location of Warning

Where are you can find the warning place? You can find the warning place at :

1. Zoo
2. Laboratory
3. Mall
4. Hospital
5. Airport
6. Railway station, etc.