Descriptive Text

Reading excerpt:
Descriptive Text is a type of written or spoken text that aims to describe a person, place, or object in detail, providing a clear and vivid picture to the reader or listener.

Question:
What is the main purpose of a descriptive text?

• A. To compare two different objects
  
  

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  B. To describe a specific subject clearly and vividly
  
  

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  C. To tell a story from the past
  
  

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  D. To inform about global issues

  
  

Reading excerpt:
In the context of describing people, Descriptive Text focuses on certain characteristics, such as physical appearance (e.g., height, hair color, eye color), personality traits (e.g., kind, cheerful, diligent), and behavior or habits (e.g., enjoys reading, plays basketball).

Question:
Which of the following details would most likely be included in a descriptive text about a person?

• A. The historical background of a place
  

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  B. A list of scientific facts
  

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  C. The person's eye color and favorite hobby
  

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  D. A summary of a novel

Reading excerpt:
Its social function is to provide detailed information and help the reader or listener imagine the described subject clearly.

Question:
What is the social function of descriptive text?

• A. To tell events in order
  

  
  

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  B. To explain steps in a process
  

  
  

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  C. To give a vivid and detailed description of the subject
  

  
  

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  D. To compare two different ideas

  
  

Reading excerpt:
The purpose of descriptive text is to describe a specific object in detail so that readers can imagine it clearly.

Question:
Why is descriptive text often rich in details?

• A. Because it needs to convince readers
  

  
  

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  B. Because it needs to compare facts
  
  

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  C. Because it helps readers visualize the subject
  

  
  

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  D. Because it must summarize information

Reading excerpt:
Descriptive text focuses on specific characteristics, such as physical appearance, personality, habits, or even unique traits that make the person stand out.

Question:
Which example sentence shows a unique characteristic in descriptive text?

• A. He goes to school every day.
  
  

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  B. She loves singing in the rain with her dog.
  

  
  

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  C. He ate his lunch at noon.
  
  

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  D. She took a bus to the library.

  
  

Reading excerpt:
In the context of describing people, descriptive text focuses on physical traits, personality, and behavior or habits.

Question:
Which of the following sentences best fits a descriptive text about someone’s personality?

• A. He is 175 cm tall.
  

  
  

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  B. Her eyes are blue.
  

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  C. He is very kind and always helps his friends.
  

  
  

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  D. She lives in a big city.

  
  

Reading excerpt:
The object being described can be a person, animal, thing, or place.

Question:
Which topic could be used as the subject of a descriptive text?

• A. The process of photosynthesis
  

  
  

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  B. My favorite place: the beach at sunset
  

  
  

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  C. How to make chocolate cake
  

  
  
  

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  D. The history of World War II

  
  

Reading excerpt:
Descriptive text aims to give readers a clear and vivid picture of the subject.

Question:
Which writing strategy is most effective in descriptive text?

• A. Giving instructions step by step
  

  
  

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  B. Listing historical events
  

  
  

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  C. Using sensory details to create imagery
  

  
  

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  D. Quoting statistics and research

  
  

Reading excerpt:
Descriptive Text... aims to describe a person, place, or object in detail, providing a clear and vivid picture...

Question:
Which of the following sentences would most likely appear in a descriptive text about a room?

• A. The room was painted blue and smelled like fresh flowers.
  
  

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  B. I studied all night for my math exam.
  

  
  

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  C. The bus arrived 10 minutes late.
  

  
  

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  D. We argued about who should cook dinner.

  
  

Reading excerpt:
In describing someone, descriptive text includes physical features, personality traits, and habits.

Question:
Which sentence describes both appearance and personality?

• A. She has long black hair and a very cheerful attitude.
  
  

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  B. He likes pizza and ice cream.
  

  
  

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  C. They play football on Sundays.
  
  

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  D. He visited the zoo last weekend.