Say It Clearly! Exploring Descriptive Texts

My Pet Cat
I have a cat named Snowy. She is a white Persian cat with big blue eyes and soft fur. Snowy loves to sleep and eat fish. She is very friendly and always follows me wherever I go.

1. What is the main idea of the text?

• How to take care of a Persian cat

• The writer’s daily activities with Snowy

• Description of the writer’s cat

• A story about Snowy getting lost

I have a cat named Snowy. She is a white Persian cat with big blue eyes and soft fur. Snowy loves to sleep and eat fish. She is very friendly and always follows me wherever I go.

2. 2. From the text, we know that Snowy is...

• fierce and wild

• active and noisy

• lazy and sleepy

• friendly and cute

I have a cat named Snowy. She is a white Persian cat with big blue eyes and soft fur. Snowy loves to sleep and eat fish. She is very friendly and always follows me wherever I go.

3. Why does the writer name the cat "Snowy"?

• Because she likes snow

• Because the cat’s fur is white

• Because the cat was found during winter

• Because the cat is cold to touch

The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris, France. It was built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel. The tower is made of iron and stands about 324 meters tall. Millions of people visit it every year. It looks beautiful, especially when it is lit up at night.

4. What is the Eiffel Tower made of?

• Steel

• Wood

• Iron

• Concrete

The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris, France. It was built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel. The tower is made of iron and stands about 324 meters tall. Millions of people visit it every year. It looks beautiful, especially when it is lit up at night.

5. Why do people love visiting the Eiffel Tower at night?

• It is cheaper at night

• There are fewer people

• It looks beautiful with lights

• It is taller at night

The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris, France. It was built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel. The tower is made of iron and stands about 324 meters tall. Millions of people visit it every year. It looks beautiful, especially when it is lit up at night.

6. When was the Eiffel Tower built?

• In 1789

• In 1889

• In 1989

• In 1999

7. Which of the following is the purpose of descriptive text?

• To entertain the readers

• To explain how something works

• To describe a person, place, or thing

• To argue about a topic

Read the sentence: "The mountain was so high that the clouds touched its peak." What is the writer trying to do?

• Give instructions

• Show an opinion

• Describe the mountain vividly

• Compare two mountains

Which one is the best title for a descriptive text about Komodo Island

• How to Get to Komodo Island

• My Experience on Komodo Island

• The Beauty and Wildlife of Komodo Island

• The Story of Komodo Dragon

10. Which sentence is a characteristic of descriptive text?

• First, boil the water

• I believe this idea is great.

• The beach has white sand and clear blue water.

• You should bring your umbrella today.