Question

[1] Make a charming sign for your front entryway. [2] You’ll need a 1x6 board, paint, glitter, glue, and fall leaves. [3] Start by layering the leaves with glue. [4] Sprinkle plenty of glitter onto the leaves. [5] Next, paint the board and then let it dry. [6] Paint the word FALL in a contrasting color, leaving out the letter A. [7] Finally, glue the glitter-covered leaves in place of the letter A. [8] Place the sign next to your front door!

Which revision improves the clarity of the instructions?

splitting sentence 5 into two sentences so that each sentence includes only one step
switching the order of sentences 7 and 8
combining the first two sentences
adding a description of how to create a smooth finish when painting the board

Answer 1

splitting sentence 5 into two sentences so that each sentence includes only one step

Reason: separating "paint the board" and "let it dry" makes each instruction a single, clear action and avoids skipping the drying step.