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1. Using Simple Present Tense

Procedure text must be written using Simple

Present Tense. This is because in the

procedure text there is sentences of
instructions regarding how to make or do

something.

2. Using Imperative Sentences
Imperative sentences are always preceded by

verb 1 of action verbs or verbs that involve
physical activity. So, we don't need to use the

subject at the beginning of the sentence.
Example: Add 3 onions and mix it well. This

sentence begins with verb 1, add. There is no

subject at the beginning of the sentence.

3. Using Connectives

Connectives are used in a procedure text to

connect the steps in it so that the list of

instructions is made coherent and easy to

understand.
Example: First, secondly, then, after that, and

finally.
4. Using adverbs

Adverbs are used to give an adverb of time. There
are 2 types of adverbs or adverbs used in

procedure text, namely:

a) Adverb of time or an adverb of time
indicating how long we have to do

something. Example: in 10 minutes, for 1
hour.
b) Adverb of manner or description of how to

do something. Example: slowly, well,
evenly.

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