Instructions (Grade 11 NSC Matric English FAL): Flashcards
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What type of text are instructions?
What type of text are instructions?
Shorter transactional text guiding readers through a task
3 types of instructions in exam
3 types of instructions in exam
Process, Task, Safety/procedure guide
What are imperative verbs?
What are imperative verbs?
Command words telling readers what action to take
Requirements for instruction heading
Requirements for instruction heading
Brief, descriptive, specific, informative
How to present steps in instructions
How to present steps in instructions
Separate lines, numbered/bullets, chronological order
Tense to use in instructions
Tense to use in instructions
Present tense
Sentence style for instructions
Sentence style for instructions
Short, clear, direct; one action per sentence
Tone for instructions
Tone for instructions
Neutral or polite, helpful and encouraging
Linking words for order in instructions
Linking words for order in instructions
First, next, then, after that, finally
Word limit for instructions in exam
Word limit for instructions in exam
50-80 words