B1 Collocation ニュートラル

clear instructions

Easy-to-understand directions.

意味

Directions that are easy to follow and understand.

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文化的背景

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.

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Pluralize it

Always use 'instructions' (plural) when talking about a task.

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Don't use 'instruction'

Using the singular 'instruction' sounds like you are talking about one single command, which is rare.

意味

Directions that are easy to follow and understand.

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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.

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Pair with verbs

Use 'give', 'follow', or 'receive' to sound more natural.

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Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

The manual provided ________ on how to fix the sink.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: clear instructions

The phrase is 'clear instructions' (plural).

Choose the most natural sentence.

Which sentence is correct?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: He gave me clear instructions.

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 ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: clear instructions

The context requires the plural noun phrase.

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3 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A2

The manual provided ________ on how to fix the sink.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: clear instructions

The phrase is 'clear instructions' (plural).

Choose the most natural sentence. Choose B1

Which sentence is correct?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: He gave me clear instructions.

The collocation 'clear instructions' is the standard way to express this idea.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: I don't know how to use this machine. B: Don't worry, just follow the ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: clear instructions

The context requires the plural noun phrase.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

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Yes, 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).

関連フレーズ

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Easy to follow

synonym

Simple to understand.

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Step-by-step

similar

In order.

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Explicit directions

synonym

Very clear and detailed.

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Vague instructions

contrast

Hard to understand.

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