New Hampshire Foundations of Reading Practice Test

What do procedural texts provide?

1. Assessment results

2. General knowledge about a subject

3. Step-by-step directions for completing tasks

4. Creative storytelling techniques

The correct answer is: Step-by-step directions for completing tasks

Procedural texts are designed to provide clear, step-by-step instructions on how to accomplish specific tasks. They are often practical in nature, aiming to guide the reader through a process or procedure, making it easier for them to understand and complete a particular task effectively. This type of writing is commonly found in user manuals, recipe books, and instructional guides. While assessment results deliver information about performance, general knowledge about a subject offers broad context and understanding, and creative storytelling techniques focus on narrative elements and imaginative writing, none of these serve the primary function of procedural texts, which is to clarify processes through detailed, sequential guidance. This specificity in purpose is what makes procedural texts distinct and valuable in various contexts where clear directions are needed.