Descriptive Text (Task 1)

My New Computer

​ I recently got a new computer at my office, and I'm absolutely loving it. It's a sleek, black desktop with a large, high-resolution display. The keyboard and mouse are comfortable and responsive, and the overall performance is top-notch. The computer is a mid-range model with a powerful processor and plenty of memory. This allows me to run multiple programs simultaneously without any lag or slowdown. The graphics card is also excellent, so I can enjoy movies and games with stunning visual quality.

I use my computer for a variety of tasks, including writing, research, and web browsing. The large display is perfect for working on multiple documents at once, and the sharp resolution makes everything look crisp and clear. The fast processor helps me to quickly and easily complete tasks, and the plenty of memory ensures that I don't run out of space for my files. I'm also really impressed with the keyboard and mouse. The keyboard is full-sized with comfortable keys, and the mouse is precise and responsive. The overall design of the computer is modern and stylish, and it fits in perfectly with the rest of my office furniture.

Overall, I'm very happy with my new computer. It's a powerful, efficient, and stylish machine that's perfect for my needs. I'm confident that it will last me for many years to come.

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

​​Descriptive text is a type of text that aims to describe a particular person, thing, place, animal or event.

Generic structure of descriptive text:
1. Identification: This section introduces the topic to be described, such as name, type, or general characteristics. This part is often at the beginning of the text.

2. Description: This section provides a clear and detailed description by describing its features, forms, colors, or anything related to the topic being described. 

Language Features

1. Pronoun

1. Subjective pronouns: used as the subject of a sentence, indicating who or what performs the action (e.g., I, you, they, we, she, he, it). 

2. Object pronouns: used as the object of a verb or preposition, receiving the action (e.g., me, you, them, us, her, him, it). 

A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun, often to avoid the need to repeat the same noun over and over. Some of the pronouns, namely:

3. Possessive Pronouns: Show ownership or belonging (e.g., mine, yours, theirs, ours, hers, his, its). 

4. Reflexive Pronouns: Emphasize that the action is done to oneself (e.g., myself, yourself, themselves, ourselves, herself, himself, itself).

5. Demonstrative Pronouns: Used to point to specific things or people (e.g., this, that, these, those).

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2. Noun Phrase

A noun phrase is a group of words that function as a noun in a sentence, typically consisting of a noun and its modifier.

Example for noun and noun phrase from "My New Computer" text:
new computer, overall performance, mid-range model, powerful processor, multiple programs, multiple documents, plenty of memory, variety of tasks, sharp resolution, large display, fast processor, full-sized keys, overall design, modern and stylish machine, comfortable keys, precise and responsive mouse, many years.

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3. Adjective

​An adjective is a word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun.

An example of an adjective from "My New Computer" text:

sleek, black, large, high-resolution, comfortable and responsive, mid-range, powerful, plenty of, excellent, crisp and clear, fast, full-sized, precise and responsive, modern and stylish.

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Action verbs are verbs that show the actions taken by the subject. The use of action verbs in descriptive text;

• to describe the subject's actions or movements,

• to describe the subject's characteristics or qualities,

• to create visual or auditory effects.

4. Action Verbs

Example for action verbs:
bring, see, eat, walk, run, write, read, drink, sleep, touch, drive, draw, jump, laugh, cook, etc.

​Task 1 : Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer from the five choices provided.

My New Computer

​Read this text again to answer the questions on the next slide.

​ I recently got a new computer at my office, and I'm absolutely loving it. It's a sleek, black desktop with a large, high-resolution display. The keyboard and mouse are comfortable and responsive, and the overall performance is top-notch. The computer is a mid-range model with a powerful processor and plenty of memory. This allows me to run multiple programs simultaneously without any lag or slowdown. The graphics card is also excellent, so I can enjoy movies and games with stunning visual quality.

I use my computer for a variety of tasks, including writing, research, and web browsing. The large display is perfect for working on multiple documents at once, and the sharp resolution makes everything look crisp and clear. The fast processor helps me to quickly and easily complete tasks, and the plenty of memory ensures that I don't run out of space for my files. I'm also really impressed with the keyboard and mouse. The keyboard is full-sized with comfortable keys, and the mouse is precise and responsive. The overall design of the computer is modern and stylish, and it fits in perfectly with the rest of my office furniture.

Overall, I'm very happy with my new computer. It's a powerful, efficient, and stylish machine that's perfect for my needs. I'm confident that it will last me for many years to come.

Multiple Choice

1. The description text above is classified as a description type of...?

• Person

• Thing

• Place

• Animal

• Event

Multiple Choice

2. What is being described in the text above?

• The writer's new printer at the office

• The writer's new computer at the office

• The writer's office

• The printer

• The writer's

Multiple Choice

3. This sentence is part of?

• Identification

• Steps

• Description

• Introduction

• Conclusion

Multiple Choice

4. "I recently got a new computer at my office, and I'm absolutely loving it. The word it refers to…

• I

• A new

• A new computer

• Office

• And

Multiple Choice

5. This sentence is part of?

• Identification

• Steps

• Description

• Introduction

• Conclusion

Multiple Choice

6. "There are multiple documents on my table." The noun phrase in this sentence is?

• There

• Multiple documents

• On

• Mutiple

• My

Multiple Choice

7. "I recently got a new computer for my office." The adjective word in this sentence is?

• I

• Got

• a

• New

• My

Multiple Choice

8. "Hannah always eats her lunch in the office break room". The action verbs in this sentence is?

• Hannah

• Eats

• Her

• In

• Lunch

Multiple Choice

9. "The keyboard and mouse are comfortable and responsive." What is the meaning of the word "comfortable"?

• Sulit

• Bosan

• Macet

• Tidak nyaman

• Nyaman

Multiple Choice

10. Which one is not included as a language feature of descriptive text?

• Pronouns

• Noun phrase

• Adjective

• Steps

• Action verbs