What is the main goal of procedural text?

• A. To entertain the reader.
• B. To present opinions about a topic.
• C. To explain a step-by-step process or instructions.
• D. To describe a character's feelings.

Answer: (C)

Procedural text is all about helping you complete a task by giving a clear sequence of steps. Its main goal is to explain a step-by-step process or instructions so readers can follow them and do something correctly. You’ll often see ordered steps, signal words like first, next, and finally, and sometimes a list of materials or safety tips. Examples include recipes, directions for assembling something, or how-to guides. The other purposes—entertaining the reader, sharing opinions, or describing a character’s feelings—don’t focus on guiding a task in an organized, actionable way, so they aren’t the main aim here. So the best answer is the one that centers on explaining a step-by-step process or instructions.