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D. Procedure Text Language Features
Apart from the generic structure, procedure text certainly has language
features. Following are the language features of procedure text.

1. Simple Present Tense

To write procedure text, you must use the simple present tense. This is
because in the procedure text there are sentences of fact about how to
make and use an item. Learn how in Sentence Writing: Exploration of
Models and Practice.

2. Conjunctions

The procedure text also uses connecting words which are useful for
connecting the steps in it. Like, firstly, after that, then, last, finally and
many others.

3. Adverbs

Adverbs or adverbs are used to describe adverbs of time, for example.
wait for 1 hour, in 15 minutes and others. Adverbs are also used to provide
information about a method, for example slowly, well, fast, and so on.

4. Command Sentence
Command sentences are used in procedure text. For example add 1

tablespoon of salt, mix the dough and others. Command sentences must
begin with a verb or verbs such as add, stir, mix, heat, and others.

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