Sentence grammar: Instructions

It's useful to be able to give clear instructions as well as understand them.

Quick tips for tutors

Instructions includes the use of:

  • The imperative
  • Sequence markers
Back to top

Downloadable Factsheets

Entry 3 - Following and writing instructions

How to follow and write instructions.

Entry 3 - Following and writing instructions

Level 1 - Understanding instructions: Grammar

How to follow and write instructions

Level 1 - Understanding instructions: Grammar

Downloadable Worksheets

Entry 1 & 2 - Directions by text

An activity in giving someone the right directions by text message.

Entry 1 & 2 - Directions by text

Entry 1 & 2 - Order the instructions

An activity in putting the instructions in the right order.

Entry 1 & 2 - Order the instructions

Entry 3 - Health and safety in the workplace

Exercise in writing a fire notice for the workplace.

Entry 3 - Health and safety in the workplace

Entry 3 - Writing childcare instructions

Exercise in writing instructions.

Entry 3 - Writing childcare instructions

Level 1 - Writing instructions

Exercise in writing instructions.

Level 1 - Writing instructions

Level 1 - Writing a recipe

An activity to practice identifying language suitable for a recipe.

Level 1 - Writing a recipe

Level 1 - Using linking words

Exercise in linking words in instructions.

Level 1 - Using linking words

Level 1 - Asking for and giving retail instructions

Exercise in asking for and giving instructions.

Level 1 - Asking for and giving retail instructions

Level 1 - Giving directions using a map

Exercise in asking for and giving directions.

Level 1 - Giving directions using a map

Level 1 - Care-home instructions

Exercise in writing instructions for a colleague.

Level 1  - Care-home instructions
Back to top
Back to top