2006-07-25 23:34:58 · 14 answers · asked by Phillip S 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
OK, here goes:
"No running": is a generalization. It applies to everybody. It is NOT a direct address.
"Don't run": is specific to YOU. It is a direct address using the 2nd person (singular or plural)
2006-07-26 01:25:26 · answer #1 · answered by mel 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No Running - Is an order
Don't Run - As well as having a contraction, is a request.
2006-07-25 23:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by Boris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not an easy language english.
Dont Run....a command.
No Running ... an instruction
2006-07-25 23:49:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Don't run" is a command, using an imperative form of verb.
"No running" is a gramatically clumsy way of saying the same thing. But it actually describes a state of affairs that may or may not be the case.
2006-07-25 23:43:24 · answer #4 · answered by nige_but_dim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm... i think, that there is no difference because no running means not to run and don't run or do not run means not to run also, but the only difference there is the versions of the phrase.
2006-07-25 23:39:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't run is hyphenated from DO NOT RUN....more like an order, with "no running" its more like a warning that should you run, you may fall
2006-07-25 23:38:39 · answer #6 · answered by jude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"no running" is a state of a person in which he/she is not running & "don't run" is an order given to a person
2006-07-25 23:38:35 · answer #7 · answered by upasna_garg2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When U say "No Running", you are using the Passive Voice.
When U say "Dont Run", you are employing the Active Voice.
2006-07-25 23:39:52 · answer #8 · answered by ks_anand_77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No running assume that you are not running and it is warning you not to
Don't run assumes that you are running and it is telling you to stop
2006-07-25 23:38:58 · answer #9 · answered by smileyh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"No running" is a general statement, expressing a desired condition of behaviour from everyone without direct order.
"Don't run!" is a personal order, directed from one individual (with authority) to another individual.
2006-07-26 07:42:14 · answer #10 · answered by Sean F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋