Imperative
Imperative sentence is a sentence used to make command, request, or instruction.
Imperative sentences generally end in exclamation but can also ended by a period. In commonly used imperative sentence procedural texts are those that function as instructions and commands.
There is also a negative imperative that serves to show that we are not allowed to do something. Let's take a look at some examples imperative sentence below :
❖ Add a glass of coconut milk into a pan and then boil it.
❖ Do not spray water on the control panel of the washing machine.
❖ Remove the tonner catridge carefully.
❖ Serve it warmly in the rice bowl.
Must and Mustn't
Must be used to state that we must do important things.
e.g. : You must press the on button to start the machine.
Mustn't is used to state that we are forbidden to do something.
e.g. You musn’t refill the ink before it runs out.
Adverb
Adverb is a word that describes a verb, adjective, or adverb Other. An adverb usually consists of an adjective + ly such asslowly, suddenly, strongly.
TIPS FOR WRITING A GREAT PROCEDURAL TEXT
✓ Above all else explain what has to be done.
✓ Keep everything in order.
✓ List all the items that will be required to complete the task.
✓ Keep your instructions short, sharp and to the point.
✓ Use the correct language and terms.
✓ Find or create some labelled diagrams if possible.
✓ Use paragraphs effectively. Each new element of your information
report should start with a new paragraph. Be sure to check out
our own complete guide to writing perfect paragraphs here
✓ Procedural texts are always written in present tense and from a
third person perspective.
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