Hello,
I am wondering whether omitting the object in the following verb pattern would be considered wrong (grammatically speaking). Or it depends on the verb itself.
[Verb +Objet+ to + infinitive]
Examples:
A1. The officers ordered their men to attack the building.
A2. The officers ordered to attack the building
B1. I warned him not to go there after dark.
B2. I warned not to go there after dark.
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Hi, Meriem,
It depends on the verb.
The verbs "order" and "warn" require an object. Alternatively, you can use a noun:
@Meriem posted:A1. The officers ordered their men to attack the building.
B1. I warned him not to go there after dark.
A3. The officers gave the order to attack the building.
A4. The officers ordered an attack on the building.
B3. I issued a warning not to go there after dark.
With "warn," you can also use this structure: B4. I warned against going there after dark.
Understood. Thank you 
