Instruction

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

Definitions of instruction

noun the act of teaching or providing knowledge or information

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher gave clear instructions on how to complete the task.

A2 The manual provided step-by-step instructions for assembling the furniture.

B1 The recipe included detailed instructions for baking the cake.

B2 The software comes with a user manual that contains instructions for installation.

C1 Following the instructions carefully is crucial for the success of the experiment.

C2 The lawyer provided detailed instructions on how to proceed with the legal case.

Examples of instruction in a Sentence

formal The manual provides detailed instructions on how to operate the machinery.

informal Make sure you follow the instructions on the recipe card to bake the cake.

slang I totally ignored the instructions on assembling the furniture and ended up with extra parts.

figurative Life doesn't come with an instruction manual, we have to figure it out as we go.

Grammatical Forms of instruction

past tense

instructed

plural

instructions

comparative

more instructive

superlative

most instructive

present tense

instructs

future tense

will instruct

perfect tense

has instructed

continuous tense

is instructing

singular

instruction

positive degree

instructive

infinitive

to instruct

gerund

instructing

participle

instructed

Origin and Evolution of instruction

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'instruction' originated from the Latin word 'instructio', which is derived from the verb 'instruere' meaning 'to build, construct, or teach'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'instruction' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings beyond teaching or guidance, including directions, orders, and information provided to guide someone in a particular task or activity.