Quiz Of Descriptive Text

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1. Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the biggest parade in the world which is held before Lent. The samba dancers prepare all year long: the technique, performance, costumes, decorations – everything has to be perfect and bigger than their competitors'.

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Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the biggest parade in the world which is held before Lent. The samba dancers prepare all year long: the technique, performance, costumes, decorations – everything has to be perfect and bigger than their competitors’.

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This quiz titled 'QUIZ OF DESCRIPTIVE TEXT' assesses understanding of descriptive text structure, focusing on Natural Bridge National Park. It evaluates identification, description, and communicative purpose, enhancing geographical... see moreand environmental knowledge. see less

2. HR. Rasuna Said (Hajjah Rangkayo Rasuna Said) was one of Indonesia's independence fighters and also an Indonesian national hero. Like Kartini, she is also fighting for the equality of rights between men and women.

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HR. Rasuna Said (Hajjah Rangkayo Rasuna Said) who was born in Maninjau, Agam, West Sumatera, 14 September 1910 - died in Jakarta, 2 November 1965 at age 55 years was one of Indonesia's independence fighters and also an Indonesian national hero. Like Kartini, she is also fighting for the equality of rights between men and women. She is buried in the TMP Kalibata, Jakarta.

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3. La Tomatina is a festival from Buñol, Spain.

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La Tomatina is a festival from Buñol, Spain. It is held on the last Wednesday of August, the celebration attracts many locals as well as tourists, who throw tomatoes just for fun! The city becomes entirely covered with tomato paste.

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4. The Colosseum is located in New York, USA.

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The Colosseum is not located in New York, USA. It is located in Rome, Italy.

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5. Istiqlal Mosque is the biggest mosque in Southeast Asia.

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Istiqlal Mosque is the historical mosque in Jakarta. It is the biggest mosque in Southeast Asia. It symbolizes of independent of Indonesians. It is built by talented architect, F Silaban who a Christian. It has 9.5 ha in large and capacity of 8000 people.

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6. The text above is in form of …

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The given correct answer is "description" because the text is providing information about the form or nature of something. It is not persuading or advising the reader (hortatory exposition), telling a story (narrative), presenting facts and figures (report), or providing a detailed analysis (explanation). Instead, it is simply describing something without any particular agenda or purpose.

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7. Lawang sewu is a historical building comes from Yogyakarta.

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Lawang sewu is a historical building comes from Semarang. Lawang Sewu means thousands of doors because it has a lot of doors. It is built by Jaco K Klinkhamer and B.J Oudang with Art Deco style. At that time, it is a Dutch train Company, NV Nederlandsch Indische Spoorweg Mashapij.

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8. Golden Gate Bridge is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Golden Gate Bridge is not located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located in San Francisco, USA.

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9. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States.

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Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States.

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10. The word 'luscious' in the text means …

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The word "luscious" is typically used to describe something that is very pleasing to the taste or smell, usually referring to food or drink. It suggests that the item is rich, juicy, and full of flavor. Therefore, "succulent" is the most appropriate synonym for "luscious" as it captures the idea of something being moist and delicious.

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11. Where is the natural bridge national park located?

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The natural bridge national park is located 110 kilometers from South of Brisbane.

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12. Yi Peng Lantern Festival is celebrated to commemorate Christianity's arrival to Ireland. 

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Yi Peng Lantern Festival is not celebrated to commemorate Christianity’s arrival to Ireland. Yi Peng Lantern Festival is meant to obtain Buddhist merit. It attracts so many people, that the sight of the floating lights in the air is hypnotizing. It is a festival in Thailand.

Saint Patrick’s Day, Ireland is celebrated to commemorate Christianity’s arrival to Ireland. Irish communities in USA, especially Boston, Chicago and other European countries also celebrate it. Green dyed rivers define the fest.

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13. What is the communicative purpose of the text? 

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The communicative purpose of the text is to describe the natural bridge national park. The text aims to provide information and details about the park, its features, and possibly its history. It does not present different points of view, explain, retell, or persuade readers about the park. It solely focuses on describing the park.

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14. What is the function of paragraph 1?

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The function of paragraph 1 is to serve as an identification. This means that the main purpose of the paragraph is to introduce or identify the topic or subject that will be discussed in the rest of the text. It provides a brief overview or introduction to what the reader can expect to find in the following paragraphs.

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15. Hassan Rouhani is a President of Saudi Arabia.

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Hassan Rouhani is not a President of Saudi Arabia. He is a President of Iran.

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16. What does the text tell you about?

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The text provides information about Venice.

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17. What the visitors will see in the night?

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Visitors will see the unique feature of the glow worms in the night. This suggests that the glow worms have a distinct characteristic or quality that makes them stand out and attract attention in the dark. It implies that the glow worms emit a bioluminescent glow, which is their unique feature, making them visible and creating a mesmerizing sight for the visitors.

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18. From the text we can say that Venice belongs to a city of ...

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The given answer "water" is correct because the text implies that Venice is a city that is associated with water. This could be due to the fact that Venice is built on a group of 118 small islands in a lagoon, and it is known for its canals, gondolas, and beautiful waterways. The city's unique geography and reliance on water for transportation and daily life make it synonymous with the element.

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19. The antonym of young is ... and the antonym of thin is ...

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The antonym of young is old and the antonym of thin is fat.

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20. Match the blank sentences on the left with the answers on the right side to make a good text!
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Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the biggest parade in the world...
HR. Rasuna Said (Hajjah Rangkayo Rasuna Said) was one of...
La Tomatina is a festival from Buñol, Spain.
The Colosseum is located in New York, USA.
Istiqlal Mosque is the biggest mosque in Southeast Asia.
The text above is in form of …
Lawang sewu is a historical building comes from Yogyakarta.
Golden Gate Bridge is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States.
The word 'luscious' in the text means …
Where is the natural bridge national park located?
Yi Peng Lantern Festival is celebrated to commemorate Christianity's...
What is the communicative purpose of the text? 
What is the function of paragraph 1?
Hassan Rouhani is a President of Saudi Arabia.
What does the text tell you about?
What the visitors will see in the night?
From the text we can say that Venice belongs to a city of ...
The antonym of young is ... and the antonym of thin is ...
Match the blank sentences on the left with the answers on the right...
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