Grammar fix
written instructions
instructions in writing
information or directions that are given to someone in a written form, such as on paper or in an email, explaining how to do something.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The teacher gave us written instructions for the homework, so we wouldn’t forget any details.
In my opinion, written instructions are better than spoken ones because you can refer back to them whenever you need.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: There were written instruction in the box.
Say: There were written instructions in the box.
Usually plural — 'instructions'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
Natural; 'documented procedural directives' is manual-speak.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
written instructions
- follow
- clear
- detailed
- provide