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Question
Look at these signs I notices used in different parts of the world . Guess
what they mean. Write your answers by using a word with an 'ing' form .
One example bas been done for you.
Solution
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Smoking is prohibited |
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Swimming is dangerous here |
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Using the cell Phones is prohibited here |
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Hanking not allowed |
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Walking With Dogs is prohibited here |
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Walking on grass here not allowed or Keep off the grass |
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slow driving here |
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