WARNING
A warning means giving information
of the danger or unexpected situation that my happen if a person does
something. He/she wants that person will be more careful. When we see a snake
on a tree, for example, we may shout our friends "Watch out" It means
we inform them be careful and to pay attention to the snake.
A warning is usually in the form of
imperative, but it may occur with the modal "must" and "should"
Expression of warning :
- You should/should
not_______________
- You must/must
not___________________
-
Don't_______________________________!
- Beware!
- Beware
of___________________________
- Look out!
- Watch out!
- Watch out
for_______________________!
Here are other examples of expressing warning.
1.
Your little sister wants to cross
the busy street. Then you warn her to cross carefully by saying,"Mind
the traffic!"
2.
There is a long wire connected to
the computer. At present you are using your computer and your little brother is
playing a toy car behind the computer. You see what he is doing and warm,"Dont
touch the wire!"
3.
There is blackout in the
neighbourhood. A father lights a lantern and puts it on the table. His son is
amazed and plays with the lantern. When the father sees, he warns,"Keep
away from the fire!" or "Don't play with the lantern!"
4.
You are walking on the pavement with
your friends in the rain. Suddenly you see a big hole on the pavement. You want
your friends by pointing at the hole and saying,"Look out!"
5.
In the zoo, many cages of wild
animals are applied with a warning board saying,"Beware of the wild
animals!"
Example of the dialog:
Andi :
Hello, man. What are you doing here?
Zaki :
Hello, too.Well, I’m repairing whole of this house. There are so much rusts on
it. So,be careful with the things in this house.
Andi : Is
that so? This fence looks in good condition. Let
me push it harshly.
Zaki :Hey
pal, move out! That fence is...
Andi :
Huh? Whaa!...*wham*...
Zaki :
See? I’ve warned you. Don’t touch that fence.It’s
still unnailed.
Andi : Argh... Darn it. You’re so late in warningsomeone.
Zaki :
Stop blaming me. You’re just adding more jobfor me to repair whole of this
house. Now getthe hell out of here. Shoo, shoo!
Andi : I
don’t need your command, just shut your holeand eat your own work. I’m out of
here.
Zaki : Yeah... See you in hell
