Which term describes the author's aim when presenting instructions or steps for the reader to perform a task?

• A. To Explain
• B. To Describe
• C. Genre
• D. Audience

Answer: (A)

When instructions or steps are given, the author’s aim is to explain how to perform the task. They break down the process in logical steps, clarifying what to do, in what order, and why each step matters. This helps the reader understand not just what to do, but how and why, so they can carry out the task correctly and anticipate potential mistakes or pitfalls.

Describing would focus more on what something is like or its features, not on guiding someone through a sequence. Genre refers to a category of writing, not the writer’s specific purpose here. Audience is about who the writing is for, not the task-focused goal of explaining how to do something.