1. Instructive Text

2. Grammar
Instructions are normally found on signs, recipes or on DIY manuals etc.
They are usually written using the imperative form.
The imperative is formed by using the verb [the action word] without 'to' or any noun or pronoun in front of it.
Example:
You need to turn right at the supermarket
Turn right at the supermarket

3. Examples of Sentences to Imperative Instructions
You should not smoke here = Don't smoke here You must boil this for 20 minutes = Boil for 20 minutes You must fix this with tape = Fix this with tape You will need 500g of sugar = Take 500g of sugar You must not run = Don't run

4. Continued… This type of instruction isn't written as a full sentence.
Imperative instructions are often written as a list.
Start at the top and you work down.
The list may be numbered, or may have bullet points.

5. Remember…
Imperative Instructions should never be used when you are writing formally. e.g. in a bank letter If you see the imperative e.g.. ‘Bake for 5 minutes’, then you know you are looking at a set of instructions.

6. Exercise
Try it for yourself! Instructions Worksheet