Giving Warnings

There are a number of formulas used when Giving Warnings in English. Here are some of the most common:

• Don't push so hard on that toy, or you might / will break it!
• Watch out! Be careful!
• Work hard otherwise you'll fail your exam.

After you study these constructions, take the giving warnings quiz to check your understanding.

Construction

Formula	Verb Form
Don't..., or you might / will...	Use the imperative followed by might or will in a statement
Watch out! Be Careful	Use the imperative
Work hard, otherwise you'll...	Use the imperative otherwise you will / might plus the base form of the verb to show consequenses

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Saying 'No' Nicely

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Making Suggestions

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Giving Warning

Demanding Explanations

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