Sumative Assesment of Descriptive Text

Taj Mahal, an epitome of love, is actually a mausoleum. Standing majestically on the banks of River Yamuna, the Taj
Mahal is synonymous to love and romance. Taj Mahal was
constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory
of his beloved wife and queen. The name “Taj Mahal” was
derived from the name of Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal,
which means crown of palaces.

What is Taj Mahal actually?

• a river

• a mausoleum

• a wife

• the memory

Taj Mahal, an epitome of love, is actually a mausoleum.Standing majestically on the banks of River Yamuna, the Taj
Mahal is synonymous to love and romance. Taj Mahal was
constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory
of his beloved wife and queen. The name “Taj Mahal” was
derived from the name of Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal,
which means crown of palaces.

Why did the king construct Taj Mahal?

• To honor his father's legacy
• To establish a new capital city

• In the memory of his beloved wife and queen

• To celebrate his victory in a war

Taj Mahal, an epitome of love, is actually a mausoleum.Standing majestically on the banks of River Yamuna, the Taj
Mahal is synonymous to love and romance. Taj Mahal was
constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory
of his beloved wife and queen. The name “Taj Mahal” was
derived from the name of Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal,
which means crown of palaces.

What does the phrase 'the crown of the palace' imply?

• Mumtaz Mahal was the queen and the most important person in the palace.
• The palace was built as a military fortress
• The palace was named after a famous king
• Mumtaz Mahal was the architect of the palace

Taj Mahal represents the finest architectural and
artistic achievement. The mausoleum was constructed of
pure white marble. The white marble is inlaid with semiprecious stones (including jade, crystal, lapis lazuli, amethyst and turquoise) that form the intricate designs. Its central dome reaches a height of 240 feet (73 meters). The dome is
surrounded by four smaller domes. Four slender towers, or
minarets, stand at the corners. Inside the mausoleum, an
octagonal marble chamber adorned with carvings and semiprecious stones house the false tomb of Mumtaz Mahal. Her
actual remains lie below, at garden level.

How are the materials and architectural design of Taj Mahal?

• The materials used in the construction of Taj Mahal are wood and iron, and its architectural design includes a triangular roof and square windows.
• The materials used in the construction of Taj Mahal are plastic and glass, and its architectural design includes a circular base and a pyramid-shaped top.
• The materials used in the construction of Taj Mahal are pure white marble and semiprecious stones, and its architectural design includes a central dome, smaller domes, minarets, and an octagonal marble chamber.
• The materials used in the construction of Taj Mahal are mud and straw, and its architectural design includes a flat roof and no decorative elements.

Taj Mahal represents the finest architectural and
artistic achievement. The mausoleum was constructed of
pure white marble. The white marble is inlaid with semiprecious stones (including jade, crystal, lapis lazuli, amethyst and turquoise) that form the intricate designs. Its central dome reaches a height of 240 feet (73 meters). The dome is
surrounded by four smaller domes. Four slender towers, or
minarets, stand at the corners. Inside the mausoleum, an
octagonal marble chamber adorned with carvings and semiprecious stones house the false tomb of Mumtaz Mahal. Her
actual remains lie below, at garden level.

Where was the queen actually buried?

• In a separate building nearby
• In a hidden underground chamber
• In a different city
• At garden level

Taj Mahal shows shades of magnificent beauty at
different time during the day. At dawn when the first rays of
the sun hits the dome of this epic monument, it radiates like
a heavenly pinkish palace. At daytime, when the sky is bright
and clear, the Taj looks milky white. At a moonlit night when
the full moon rays fall on the glistening white marble, the
cool moon rays reflect back from the white marble and give
the Taj Mahal a tinge of blue color. It’s simply breathtaking!
With such beauty, no wonder that Taj Mahal becomes one of
the the Seven Wonders of the World.

When do you think is the best time to see Taj Mahal? Why do think so?

• During a sandstorm to see the dusty haze
• During a thunderstorm to see the lightning
• Only at night to see the blue color
• At different times of the day to witness its changing shades of beauty.

What is the purpose of Descriptive text?

• To limit understanding
• To provide detailed information or description
• To provide vague information
• To confuse the reader

Its central dome reaches a height of 240 feet (73 meters). The dome is
surrounded by four smaller domes.

What is the antonym of underlined word?

• larger
• higher
• bigger
• taller

Taj Mahal shows shades of magnificent beauty at
different time during the day.

What is the synonym of underlined word?

• diverse
• myriad
• assorted
• various

At dawn when the first rays of
the sun hits the dome of this epic monument, it radiates like
a heavenly pinkish palace.

The word it refers to?

• epic monument
• dawn
• heavenly pinkish palace
• rays of the sun