Giving instructions
THE USE OF PRESENT SIMPLE TO GIVE INSTRUCTIONS.
What do you know about instructions?
Have you ever had to give instructions?
When do you use instructions?
Present simple (Follow and give instructions)
The present simple tense is used in instructions as an alternative to the
imperative. This use implies that the actions are or should always be
performed in the same way or order:
 First you roll out the pastry, then you cut circles with a cup or a glass.
 You go down this street to the supermarket, then you turn left.
 I've pressed Ctrl+Alt+Del. What do I do now?
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Giving instructions- Present simple tense

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    Giving instructions THE USEOF PRESENT SIMPLE TO GIVE INSTRUCTIONS.
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    What do youknow about instructions? Have you ever had to give instructions? When do you use instructions?
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    Present simple (Followand give instructions) The present simple tense is used in instructions as an alternative to the imperative. This use implies that the actions are or should always be performed in the same way or order:  First you roll out the pastry, then you cut circles with a cup or a glass.  You go down this street to the supermarket, then you turn left.  I've pressed Ctrl+Alt+Del. What do I do now?
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