03 Desember 2012

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.

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