GIVING INSTRUCTION

 

Giving Instruction

Giving Instruction

Giving Instruction is an expression that is used in order so that other person does what we instruct or request (an expression for give or ask somebody to do something we want).

Instructions usually begin with verb base (infinitive). To make an instruction sound more polite, use the word ‘PLEASE’ at the beginning or at the end of the instruction.

Giving instruction statement can be use :

      1.       When people ask for unknown address.

      2.       When demonstrate a recipe of food or drink.

      3.       When ask somebody to do something that we want.

Kind of Giving Instruction :

INSTRUCTING/ COMMANDING

·         Remove the pan from the heat.

·         Switch off your mobile phone in the class.

·         Press the button gently.

·         Clean the room, please.

·         eat your meal.

·         wash your hand.

·         Etc.

If we do not use a verb as a commanding word, usa be + adjective.

Examples:

1.       Be diligent

2.       Be strong

3.       Be your self

4.       Be a good student

5.       Etc.

PROHIBITION

·         Don’t + Verb infinitive without “to” + O/C
Example :Don’t close it!

·         Don’t + be + adj. + please

Example :Don’t be noise, Please.

·         Would you mind not + V-ing + O/C
Example :Would you mind not borrowing my magazine.

·         Don’t + V-invinitife
Example :

-          Don’t armb !

-          Don’t eat!

-          Don’t approach!

·         No + V-ing
Example :

-          No smooking!

-          No swimming!

-          No parking!

-          No cheating!

Giving instructions

You often see the imperative form in instruction manuals or when someone tells you how to do something.

There are often “sequencing” words to show the steps in the process. For example, “firstly”, “secondly” and “finally”.

Simple instructions to replace a light bulb

Firstly, turn off the electricity.

Secondly, remove the light bulb.

Then, screw in the new light bulb.

Finally, turn the electricity on and switch on the light.

You can also say “after that” instead of “then” and “first” / “second” instead of “firstly” and “secondly”.

Giving extra help

When you give instructions, you can help the other person with extra information and advice.

Remember: turn off the electricity before touching any cables.

Be careful not to … (touch any live wires)

Try to … (see if the lightbulb is broken or just loose)

Try not to … (touch the lightbulb with your hands)

You need to … (check the wattage of the lightbulb first)

It’s important to … (make sure the electricity is off)

It helps to … (wait for the lightbulb to cool down before you remove it)

Be sure to … (turn off the electricity before you you touch the lightbulb)

Always … (wear gloves when you touch a lightbulb)

Never … (touch a socket with wet hands)

Useful verbs for instructions

Turn on / switch on = activate power or electricity: “First, turn on the PC.”

Turn off / switch off = deactivate power or electricity: “Turn off the lights when you leave.”

Take off / remove = detach something from another thing: “Remove the plastic before you put the meal in the microwave.”

Take out = take one thing out from another thing: “Take the television out of the box.”

Attach / connect = put two things together: “Connect the wires.”

Check / make sure = be sure about something: “Check that the light is on.”

Proceed / continue: “Continue to stir until the mixture is thick.”

Plug in = connect to the electricity: “Plug the modem in.”

Put back / replace: “Replace the cover after changing the battery.”