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2 Main Idea Sentences : The main idea of a composition is contained in the main idea sentence. This sentence gives the reader a general idea of what you are writing about.The main idea sentence should be written at the beginning of the composition. Next, you will give the details of the composition. The main idea sentence gives instructions says : 1. what the instructions are for. 2. there are certain steps to follow.

3 First, … / First of all … Second,,... Third, … ( and so on ) Next,,... Then,,... After that, … Finally, … / Last you can use transitions that show chronological order, to help the reader see the relationship between the parts. When giving instructions. Use : Remember to use a comma (, ) after each transition. Use these words carefully.Too many transitions can make your composition sound monotonous. Exercise 4 page 8-9

4 Imperative : Use Use imperative to give instructions, to make requests, and to give orders. Form Use the base form of the verb. Don't use a subject pronoun, such as you. To form negative, put do not or don't before the verb. Example : Wear, put, don't throw, don't eat. Exercise 5.

5 A. First, Remove the cape from the medicine bottle, and wipe it with an alcohol pad. B. Next, Pull the plunger back on the syringe to mark equal to the a mount of medication you need to draw up. C. Then, Remove the needle cover and insert the syringe needle into the rubber center on the top of medicine bottle. D. After that, Push the plunger of the syringe down, and force the air from the syringe into the bottle. E. Finally, Turn the bottle upside-down and hold the neck of the bottle between your index and middle finger of the left hand, support the syringe with your thumb and ring finger, Don't allow the needle to bend. Use your right hand to pull the plunger to mark at the prescribed amount of medication. Push the plunger until the air bubbles are removed. Exercise 7 pages 11-12

6  Form:  Subject + Should + Base form.  Use :  Should is used to express what the speaker thinks is right or  the best thing to do. It expresses mild obligation or advice.  Shouldn't expresses advice about things not to do.  e.g You should take your medicine regularly.  You shouldn't take your medicine on an empty stomach.  Exercise page : 13 – 14

7 Clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. There are two kinds of clauses : 1. main clause can be a separate sentence, and its information is complete. 2. dependent clause depends on a main clause for its complete meaning. It's not a complete idea, so it cannot be a sentence by itself. Use The word When shows that two steps happen at the same time. Form Use imperative in the main clause. Include the subject ( you ) in the dependent Clause. You can put either the main clause or dependent clause first in the sentence. if The dependent clause comes first, it is separated from the main clause by a comma (,) Exercise 9 &10 pages 15 - 16

8 Put on a gown : 1. Wash hands. 2.Put on gown with opening in the back. 3. Fasten ties at back of neck, and waist to cover clothing. Remove a gown : 1. Unite or break ties at the back and neck. 2. Pull from the neck and shoulders then arms, turning inside out as gown is removed. 3. Roll gown into bundle and discard in appropriate waste. 4. Wash hands. Exercise pages 18-19


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