Teaching And Education Terminology

verb to teach or provide information or guidance

• The professor will instruct the students on how to properly conduct their research.
• Can you instruct me on how to use this new software?
• I'll show you the ropes, just instruct me on what you need help with.
• The coach will instruct the team on the game plan for the upcoming match.

adjective Harsh describes the behavior or actions of someone towards another person.

pronoun Someone refers to an unspecified person who is the recipient of the harsh treatment.

preposition On is used to indicate the target or recipient of the harsh treatment.

• The teacher was being quite harsh on the student for not completing the assignment on time.
• Why are you being so harsh on him? He's just trying his best.
• Man, she's really laying it on him, being so harsh on someone for no reason.
• Life can be harsh on someone who doesn't learn from their mistakes.