Exercise
Features of Instructional Texts
Learn to identify key structural and language features commonly used in instructional non-fiction texts.
Questions
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What is the primary purpose of an instructional text?
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Which text feature tells the reader what items are needed before starting?
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Instructional texts use ____ steps to show the ____ order of actions.
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Which type of verb is used to give clear commands in instructions?
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Why are bullet points used in a materials list?
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____ verbs are also called ____ verbs because they command the reader.
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Where is the main title usually located in an instructional text?
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Which heading would you expect to find in a recipe?
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Clear ____ help the reader ____ each stage of the process.
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Why are steps in a set of instructions written in chronological order?
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Which of these words is a time connective used in procedural writing?
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What is the function of a 'Top Tip' box in a set of instructions?
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Bold ____ help organize the text into clear ____
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Why might step numbers be printed in bold or large font?
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What usually happens if instructions are followed out of order?