Meeting 11 - Effective Writing Instructions

Which of the following sentence is the clear instruction?

• Please submit your report by Friday.

• Please send your report whenever you can.

• Make sure to check your report later.

• You might want to consider submitting your report.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'Please submit your report by Friday.' provides a specific deadline and clear action, making it the most direct instruction compared to the other options, which are vague or suggestive.

Read each instruction and mark it as Clear or Unclear.

2. Bake the cake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

• Clear

• Unclear

Answer explanation

The instruction to bake the cake at 350°F for 30 minutes is straightforward and provides clear temperature and time, making it easy to understand and follow. Therefore, it is marked as Clear.

Which of the following sentence is the unclear instruction in procedural text?

• 'Follow the steps carefully' is an unclear instruction.

• 'Complete the task' is an unclear instruction.

• 'Make it better' is an unclear instruction.

• 'Do it correctly' is an unclear instruction.

Answer explanation

'Do it correctly' is unclear because it lacks specific guidance on what 'correctly' means, making it difficult for the reader to understand the exact expectations.

Choose the correct form of an imperative

• You open your book.

• Open your book.

• Opening your book.

Answer explanation

The correct form of an imperative is a command or instruction. 'Open your book.' directly instructs someone to perform the action, while the other options do not convey a command.

Choose the correct form of an imperative

• Students for the test.

• Studying for the test.

• Study for the test.

Answer explanation

The correct imperative form is 'Study for the test.' It directly commands the students to take action, while the other options do not convey a command.

Choose the correct form of an imperative

• Doesn´t play during the lesson.

• Don´t play during the lesson.

• Don´t playing during the lesson.

Answer explanation

The correct imperative form is 'Don't play during the lesson.' It instructs someone not to engage in playing, using the proper negative form. The other options are grammatically incorrect for giving commands.

Instructions are written using what type of verbs?

• Future tense

• Imperative

• Passive

• Third person

Answer explanation

Instructions are typically written using imperative verbs, which give direct commands or requests. This makes 'Imperative' the correct choice, as it conveys actions to be taken clearly and succinctly.

Instructions are written step by step. These steps should be ____

• complicated.

• simple

• numbered.

• unusual.

Answer explanation

Instructions should be clear and easy to follow, which is best achieved when they are numbered. This helps users understand the sequence of steps, making the process more organized and straightforward.

Instructions should have a list of ____

• ingredients or equipment needed.

• other people who have followed the instructions.

• photos.

• reasons why you should follow them.

Answer explanation

Instructions should clearly list the ingredients or equipment needed to ensure the user has everything required to successfully follow the steps. This is essential for clarity and effectiveness.

Which of the following is true?

• Instructions try to persuade you to do something.

• Instructions are always written.

• Instructions are collections of factual information about a topic.

• Instructions tell you what to do and how to do it.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is that instructions tell you what to do and how to do it. They provide clear guidance on actions to take, unlike the other options which misrepresent the nature of instructions.