المعنى
Directions that are easy to follow and understand.
خلفية ثقافية
In the US, 'clear instructions' are highly valued in the workplace to avoid liability and ensure efficiency. In Japan, instructions are often very detailed (manuals are famous for this) to ensure perfection. German culture values precision; 'clear instructions' are expected in professional settings. In the UK, instructions are often given politely but clearly, especially in service industries.
Pluralize it
Always use 'instructions' (plural) when talking about a task.
Don't use 'instruction'
Using the singular 'instruction' sounds like you are talking about one single command, which is rare.
المعنى
Directions that are easy to follow and understand.
Pluralize it
Always use 'instructions' (plural) when talking about a task.
Don't use 'instruction'
Using the singular 'instruction' sounds like you are talking about one single command, which is rare.
Pair with verbs
Use 'give', 'follow', or 'receive' to sound more natural.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
The manual provided ________ on how to fix the sink.
The phrase is 'clear instructions' (plural).
Choose the most natural sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
The collocation 'clear instructions' is the standard way to express this idea.
Complete the dialogue.
A: I don't know how to use this machine. B: Don't worry, just follow the ________.
The context requires the plural noun phrase.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينThe manual provided ________ on how to fix the sink.
The phrase is 'clear instructions' (plural).
Which sentence is correct?
The collocation 'clear instructions' is the standard way to express this idea.
A: I don't know how to use this machine. B: Don't worry, just follow the ________.
The context requires the plural noun phrase.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةYes, but only if you are talking about one specific rule or step.
It is neutral and works in almost any setting.
Instructions are for tasks; directions are for finding locations.
Yes, it is perfectly fine for casual communication.
'Clear' is more professional and accurate than 'easy'.
You can say 'The instructions were unclear' or 'The instructions were confusing'.
You can say 'the clear instructions' or just 'clear instructions'.
Yes, it is very common in professional environments.
No, it is for tasks and procedures.
Use 'precise guidelines' or 'detailed specifications'.
Yes, often in scenes where a character is being trained.
No, it is a noun phrase (adjective + noun).
عبارات ذات صلة
Easy to follow
synonymSimple to understand.
Step-by-step
similarIn order.
Explicit directions
synonymVery clear and detailed.
Vague instructions
contrastHard to understand.
