Descriptive Text Exercise – Multiple Choice & Vocabulary Practice

Descriptive Text Exercise

Multiple Choice & Vocabulary Practice

Interactive Self-scoring Quiz

🌐Mister Guru

To help you better understand descriptive texts, this exercise is designed as a companion to the lesson Descriptive Text – Definition, Purpose, and Examples. After learning about the characteristics, structure, and examples of descriptive texts, now it’s time to test your comprehension. Answer the following multiple-choice questions based on the two descriptive passages provided in the lesson: “Bromo Mountain” and “Grandma.” These questions focus on both content understanding and text structure. Good luck!

1. What is the identification part of a descriptive text?
   1. The part where you list detailed characteristics
   2. The part where you introduce the subject to be described
   3. The part where you compare two objects and their qualities
   4. The part with sensory details to explain an object
2. Which sentence uses an adjective best for description?
   1. The building is large and spacious.
   2. The building serves as a shelter for climbers.
   3. The building has stood there for a century.
   4. The building was built last year.
3. “The rose had velvety red petals and a faint sweet fragrance.”
   The phrase “velvety red petals” shows:
   1. Action
   2. Sensory detail & adjective
   3. Simple present tense
   4. Wrong structure
4. In writing a descriptive text about a pet, which of the following is not appropriate?
   1. Its fur is soft and snow-white.
   2. It runs every evening in the yard.
   3. It loves to chase a bright yellow ball.
   4. It was adopted last year.
5. Which of these is the correct generic structure for a descriptive text?
   1. Description → Identification → Conclusion
   2. Identification → Conclusion → Description
   3. Identification → Description → Conclusion
   4. Description → Argument → Identification
6. What is the main idea of the first paragraph of the Bromo text?
   1. Bromo, one of Indonesia’s most iconic volcanoes, is located in East Java.
   2. Bromo is an iconic volcano with beautiful contrasting scenery.
   3. Despite its beauty, Bromo is difficult to reach.
   4. Bromo is surrounded by beautiful valleys.
7. Which sentence describes the atmosphere at dawn on Mount Bromo?
   1. The mountain is quiet and dark.
   2. The sky becomes colorful with warm sunlight.
   3. The area becomes foggy and unsafe.
   4. The desert turns completely black.
8. The phrase “wisps of sulfuric smoke curl upward” suggests that the crater looks ....
   1. mysterious and quietly active.
   2. dangerous and explosive.
   3. cold and inactive.
   4. very noisy and smoky.
9. What is the “Sea of Sand” described as?
   1. A green valley surrounding Bromo..
   2. A forest full of wildlife.
   3. A lake near the crater.
   4. A desert-like area around Bromo.
10. The legends of the Tenggerese people help show that Bromo is ....
    1. a place known for its dangera and beauty.
    2. a location where different cultures meet.
    3. a mix of natural beauty and cultural depth.
    4. a purely modern and famous tourist site.
11. Which of the following is a sensory detail used in the Bromo text?
    1. The air is crisp and cold.
    2. The people are very busy.
    3. The houses are made of wood.
    4. The mountain speaks loudly.
12. Which feature shows that the Bromo text is a descriptive text?
    1. It explains why it becomes famous and iconic.
    2. It tells a chronological story.
    3. It describes the appearance and atmosphere of a place.
    4. It explains how to get to Bromo.
13. What does the word “majestically” in paragraph 1 imply?
    1. The mountain looks big but ordinary.
    2. The mountain looks beautiful but dangerous.
    3. The mountain looks scary and uninviting.
    4. The mountain looks grand and impressive.
14. The main purpose of the Bromo text is to ....
    1. tell a story about climbing Mount Bromo.
    2. describe the beauty and atmosphere of Mount Bromo.
    3. give instructions for tourists about how to get there.
    4. warn people of the threatening volcanic danger.
15. The text describes horse hooves echoing softly to show ....
    1. the Sea of Sand is very noisy.
    2. tourists are allowed to ride horses there.
    3. the area is quiet and spacious.
    4. horses are wild animals.
16. In the Grandma text, which detail shows her physical appearance?
    1. She gives a reassuring pat.
    2. She loves caring for flowers.
    3. She has silver hair tied in a bun.
    4. She inspires everyone.
17. The phrase “her voice is soft and calming” describes ....
    1. sound-related quality
    2. personality
    3. appearance
    4. movement-related quality
18. What does the writer admire most about Grandma?
    1. Her wealth.
    2. Her strength and gentle wisdom.
    3. Her strict rules.
    4. Her cooking skills only.
19. Grandma’s hands are described as “worn” to show ....
    1. she rarely uses her hands to work.
    2. she likes to grow flowers in the garden.
    3. she likes baking delicious bread in her spare time.
    4. she works hard and has long life experience.
20. Which sentence shows Grandma’s personality?
    1. Her hair is silver and neatly tied.
    2. She carries a light scent of jasmine.
    3. She makes everyone feel special.
    4. She wears small glasses.
21. Why does the writer include details about Grandma’s garden?
    1. To show her hobby and gentle nature.
    2. To show she is a gardener by profession.
    3. To show she dislikes flowers.
    4. To show she plants vegetables.
22. The text describes Grandma as “the heart of our family” to show that she is ....
    1. the oldest member.
    2. the strictest member.
    3. the most important source of warmth and care.
    4. the family leader in every decision.
23. The main purpose of the Grandma text is to ....
    1. describe a beloved family member.
    2. describe a very important inventor.
    3. explain how to please everybody.
    4. talk about about gardening hobby.
24. The similarity between both texts is that they ....
    1. describe something using vivid sensory details.
    2. tell a personal story about someone's life.
    3. give instructions of how to explain something.
    4. explain a process of how something happens.
25. Which of the following is a characteristic of a descriptive text found in both texts?
    1. Dialogue between main characters.
    2. Use of past tense combined with present verbs.
    3. Giving step-by-step instructions.
    4. Focus on describing objects, people, or places.
26. “Crisp” in “crisp air” means ....
    1. very hot
    2. fresh and cool
    3. dirty
    4. humid
27. The word “wisps” refers to something ....
    1. thick
    2. hard
    3. loud
    4. light and thin
28. “Gentle wrinkles” in the Grandma text refer to ....
    1. sharp lines near the eyes
    2. soft lines on the skin
    3. bruises on the skin
    4. shadows on a person's face
29. “Scent” is closest in meaning to ....
    1. taste
    2. sound
    3. smell
    4. touch
30. “Her hands are worn” means her hands are ....
    1. tired from much use
    2. smooth and preserved
    3. unstable due to age
    4. injured but strong

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^{Originally published: English Speech Contest & Olympiad 2011 - 012211 6:31PM PV 837}