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Procedure text is a type of text in English that is used to explain how something is used or how to do or make something.

With this, procedure text basically functions to explain how to do/use/make something through sequential steps so that the reader can achieve his goal.

Definition

Procedure text has characteristics that distinguish it from other types of text in English. The characteristics of procedure text are:

Characteristic

Using Simple Present Tense.

Using conjunctions or conjunctions, such as first, second, next, last, and after that.

Use imperative sentences that are commands, such as don't add oil, chop the onion, or cut into slices.

Use action verbs, such as boil, stir, or turn on.

Use adverbs, such as slowly or carefully and adverbs of time, such as boiling water for five minutes

Generic Structure

Procedure text has a different generic structure from other types of text, namely:

Goal target

It is usually located in the title of the text and is used to indicate the purpose of the text.

Example: How to Make Fried Chicken.

Materials

Contains materials or tools needed in the steps to carry out the process.

Example: the ingredients for making milk tea are black tea, filtered water, and brown sugar.

Steps

Contains methods, methods, or steps taken to achieve the objectives in the text.

Example: First, boil water. Then heat the teapot.

Language Feature

Simple present tense

Procedure Text must be written using Simple Present Tense, Squad. This is because in the Procedure Text there are fact sentences about the manufacture or use of something.

Command Sentences (Imperative Sentences)

Hey, what are some examples of command sentences in Procedure Text, huh? Yep, an example is add 3 onions and mix it well with the dough. Do not forget, yes, the command sentence must begin with a verb (verb). Examples are heat, stir, mix, add, boil, plug in, and so on.

Connectives

Connectives are used as a liaison between one activity and another, for example first, secondly, then, after that, finally, last, and so on.

Adverbs (adverbs)

Adverbs are used to give an adverb of time, such as: in 10 minutes, for 1 hour, during the first half hour. In addition, it can also be used to provide information on how to (manner), for example slowly, thoroughly, well, fast, and so on.

Example

How To Use Google text-to-speech?

Before anything else, you will need to prepare the followings to be able to utilize the Google text-to-speech in your Android.

1. Android

2. Internet connection

Here are the steps how you can use Google Text to Speech on your device:

First, Go to the Language and input panel and tap on Text-to-speech options. Second, click on your Preferred Text to Speech engine. Third, on the same window, customize the Speech rate, Default language status and if you want you can listen to an example. Next, open Google app in your android and tap on the Google text-to-speech icon. Finally, you can search anything by only saying aloud to your android gadget.