Why I need to use 'remember' instead of 'remind'?

Wsevolod · Mon Dec 10, 2007 20:50 pm *Why I need to use 'remember' instead of 'remind'?*

Business Idiom in English, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #130 "Way of saying goodbye", question 6

Good bye then and ......... me to all your family.

(a) remind
(b) remember
(c) recall
(d) repeat

Business Idiom in English, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #130 "Way of saying goodbye", answer 6

Good bye then and remember me to all your family.

Correct answer: (b) remember

Your answer was: incorrect
Good bye then and remind me to all your family.
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Hi!
I failed in this part and would like to know why i need to use ¨remember¨ instead of remind.
Thanks
Wsevolod

Alan · Mon Dec 10, 2007 21:16 pm *Why I need to use 'remember' instead of 'remind'?*

Hi,

'Remember' means 'not forget'. 'Remind' means make yourself or somebody else, remember. Let's put both verbs in one sentence:

I forgot to lock the back door last night - I just didn't remember to do it and I would like you to remind me to lock it tonight.

Hope that helps

Alan
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Ranee · Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:57 am *Why I need to use 'remember' instead of 'remind'?*

Then what's the difference between "Just" and "Only"? I know when to use it but I dont know the explanation.
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Ralf · Tue Dec 11, 2007 12:37 pm *Why I need to use 'remember' instead of 'remind'?*

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