Pretest Understanding of Descriptive Text

What is the purpose of a descriptive text?

• To explain how something works

• To describe a particular person, place, or thing

• To tell a story about someone’s experience

• To argue about a specific issue

Which of the following is the correct structure of a descriptive text?

• Argument – Rebuttal – Conclusion

• Orientation – Complication – Resolution

• General statement – Sequenced explanation

• Identification – Description

Read the following sentence:

"The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris. It stands 330 meters tall and is made of iron."
What part of the descriptive text is this?

• Description

• Orientation

• Identification

• Complication

Which of the following sentences best describes a descriptive text?

• "How to make a cake step by step."

• "Once upon a time, there was a princess."

• "The cat is fluffy with bright green eyes."

• "The lion roared loudly in the forest."

Which sentence is a general identification in a descriptive text?

• "The beach has white sand and clear water."

• "The mountains are covered with thick trees."

• "Tourists love to visit Bali every year."

• "Bali is a beautiful island in Indonesia."

Which sentence describes the appearance of an object?

• "It is very popular among tourists."

• "It looks shiny and metallic with a blue color."

• "Many people come here to relax."

• "The history of this place is fascinating."

What type of language is typically used in a descriptive text?

• Imperative verbs

• Comparative phrases

• Adjectives and sensory details

• Argumentative language

Which of the following words is most likely to be used in a descriptive text?

• Beautiful

• Argue

• Therefore

• However

Which of the following is a feature of a descriptive text?

• Telling a sequence of events

• Arguing for or against something

• Explaining how something is made

• Giving detailed information about characteristics

Complete the following sentence:

"The Grand Canyon is an enormous canyon in the United States. It is known for its... "

• ancient history and culture

• deep red color and vast size

• role in the American Revolution

• famous wildlife and tropical forests