Instruction Core Vocabulary

Pronunciation: British [?n'str?k?n] American [?n'str?k?n]

n. Instruction; teaching; instruction; explanation.

The robot follows the instructions given by the computer.

The robot follows the instructions given by the computer.

Under no circumstances should we neglect the quality of instruction at vocational secondary schools.

At no time should we neglect the quality of instruction at vocational secondary schools.

Grammar:

The basic meaning of instruction is "command, instruction". It is often used in the plural form and can often be connected to the infinitive of the verb or that clause as an attributive or appositive.

Instruction can also be used as "teaching, guidance, teaching". It is an uncountable noun and is often used with the preposition in.

The present tense is often used in the that clause following instruction.

The plural noun instructions means "operation guide, usage instructions" and is only used with plural verbs or pronouns. It is often followed by a phrase caused by the preposition on, for or about.