Warnings with Reporting Verbs
When using 'warn' with an object and infinitive, we emphasize potential dangers or negative consequences. The structure 'warn + person + to + infinitive' helps convey urgent or important cautionary messages.
Reminders with Reporting Verbs
The verb 'remind' follows the same structure (remind + person + to + infinitive) but focuses on helping people remember important tasks or obligations. It's particularly useful in professional and academic contexts.
Examples
The lifeguard warned the swimmers to stay within the marked area.Shows a safety warning in a public setting
The park ranger warned visitors to keep their distance from wild animals.Demonstrates a warning about potential danger
The teacher warned students to back up their work before the system update.Illustrates a preventive warning in an academic context
The professor reminded the class to submit their essays by Friday.Shows a typical academic reminder
My colleague reminded me to lock the office door before leaving.Demonstrates a workplace reminder
The doctor reminded the patient to take medication twice daily.Illustrates a healthcare-related reminder
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Incorrect: The manager warned about being late.
✅ Correct: The manager warned employees to arrive on time.
Explanation: We need an object (who is being warned) when using this structure
❌ Incorrect: She reminded to bring lunch.
✅ Correct: She reminded him to bring lunch.
Explanation: The verb 'remind' must be followed by an object (the person being reminded)
Tips for Success
- Always include who is being warned or reminded (the object)
- Use 'warn' for potential dangers or negative consequences
- Use 'remind' for helpful memory prompts rather than warnings
Learning Path Notes
Key Concepts in This Series:
- Building on previous reporting verb structures
- Expanding context variety
- Increasing complexity of usage