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Descriptive Text & Adjective

Arranged by :

1.Aisya Berliana P. 5.Muhammad Faqih

2.Alif Andrian A. 6.Rayhandika Putra
3.Fadhila Zahra S. 7.Salsabila Defriana
4.Maharani K.
 What is Descriptive Text?
• Descriptive text is a text which says what a
person or a thing is like. Its purpose is to describe
and reveal a particular person, place, or thing.
• So, we can say that the descriptive text is the text
that describes what kind of person or an object
that is being described, good shape, properties,
number and others in particular.
• The goal of the descriptive text is clear, namely to
explain, describe or disclose a specific individual
or object.
 Generic Structure
• Generic Structure of Descriptive Text :
1.Identification: contains the identification of
the thing that is being described,whether it is
a living creature or an object.
2.Description : contains the explanation /
description of the thing / person to mention a
few properties.
 Language Features
• Specific participant has a certain object, is not common and
unique (only one). for example: Bandengan beach, my
house, Borobudur temple, uncle Jim
• The use of the adjective (an adjective) to clarify the noun
(noun) for example, be used for the following expression: a
beautiful beach, a handsome man, the famous place in
Jepara, etc..
• Use the present tense sentence patterns simple sentence
patterns used are simple present for telling the facts of
object descriptions.
• Action verbs, there are verbs that show an activity (activity
can be seen), for example: run, sleep, walk, cut etc.
 Descriptive Text Example
MacQuarie University
• Identification
Macquarie University is one of the largest universities in Australia. This year, in 2004, it
celebrates its 40th anniversary.
• Description
The university is located at the North Ryde Greenbelt, Sydney, where the New South Wales
government sets aside 135 hectares for the institution. In 1964, Macquarie area was a rural
retreat on the city fringe, but today the campus and its surroundings have evolved beyond
recognition. The North Ryde District has grown into a district of intensive occupation anchored
by a vibrant and growing university.Blessed with a fortunate location and room to breathe,
Macquarie can be proud of that careful planning that retains and enrich the university’s most
attractive natural features. A pleasing balance between buildings and plating is evident across
the campus. This emphasis on the importance of landscape has created images of Macquarie as
a place that members of the university are most likely to pleasurably recollect.
One of the highlights of the landscape is the Mars Creek zone. It comprises landscaped creek
sides and valley floor, a grass amphitheatre, and artificial lake… surrounded by rocks and
pebbles, native plants and eucalypts.
Today, a railway station is under construction. In three years1 time, Macquarie will be the only
university in Australia with a railway station on site. Macquarie is poised to be the most readily
accessible in Sydney region by rail and motorway, yet retaining its beautiful site.
 Adjective

• The adjective is one of the most essential parts of speech that

is used extensively in speech and in writing.
• The adjective itself is a word belonging to one of the major
form classes in any of numerous languages and typically
serving as a modifier of a noun to denote a quality of the
thing named, to indicate its quantity or extent, or to specify a
thing as distinct from something else.
• Adjectives modify nouns, pronouns, and groups of words
functioning as nouns. Adjective answers the questions What
kind?, Which ones?, or How many?
 What are the Different Kinds of
Adjectives?

Not all adjectives are the same. They modify

nouns and pronouns differently, and just like
the other parts of speech, there are different
kinds of adjectives.
 What is the function of an
Adjective?
• The main function of an adjective is to modify a noun or a pronoun so that
it will become more specific and interesting. Instead of just one word, a
group of words with a subject and a verb, can also function as an
adjective. When this happens, the group of words is called an adjective
clause.
• For example: My brother, who is much older than I am, is an astronaut.
• In the example above, the underlined clause modifies the noun ”brother.”
But what if the group of words doesn’t have a subject and a verb? What
do you think the resulting group of words will be called?
• If you think it’s called an adjective phrase, you are right. As you might
recall, phrases and clauses are both groups of words and the main
difference is that clauses have subjects and verbs, while phrases don’t.
• For example: She is prettier than you.
 1.Descriptive Adjective
• Among the different kinds of adjectives,
descriptive adjectives are probably the most
common ones. They simply say something about
the quality or the kind of the noun or pronoun
they’re referring to.
Examples:
• Erika is witty.
• She is tired.
• Adrian’s reflexes are amazing.
2. Adjectives of Number or Adjectives of
Quantity

• As the name suggests, this kind of adjective

answers the question, “How many?” or “How
much?”
Examples:
• Twenty-one students failed the exam.
• The plants need more water.
 3.Demonstrative
Adjectives
• Demonstrative adjectives point out pronouns
and nouns, and always come before the words
they are referring to.
Examples:
• I used to buy this kind of shirts.
• When the old man tripped over that wire, he
dropped a whole bag of groceries.
 4. Possessive Adjectives

• Obviously, this kind of adjectives shows

ownership or possession. Aside from that,
possessive adjectives always come before the
noun.
Examples:
• I can’t answer my seatwork because I don’t
have a calculator.
• Trisha sold his dog.
 5.Interrogative Adjectives
• Interrogative adjectives ask questions and are
always followed by a noun.
Examples:
• What movie are you watching?
• Which plants should be placed over here?
What are the Degrees of
Adjectives?
• There are only three degrees or
levels of adjectives (also known as
degrees of comparison)
• The degrees of adjective are
positive, comparative, and
superlative.
 1.Positive
• When you talk about or describe only a single
person, place, or thing, you should use the
positive degree.
Examples:
• She is a beautiful lady.
• It was a memorable trip.
2.Comparative
• If on the other hand, you are comparing two persons,
places, or things, it is appropriate to use the comparative
degree of the word. Normally, you will need to add “-er” to
transform the word into its comparative form or add the
word “more.” Also, the word “than” should be added after
the adjective in the comparative degree.
Examples:
• This swimming pool is bigger than that one.
• Ashley is more intelligent than Aldrin.
• *Note: For words ending in “y,” you should first change the
“y” into “i,” and then add “-er” (e.g., lovely-lovelier; pretty-
prettier; tasty- tastier)
 3.Superlative
• Lastly, if you are comparing more than two things, the
superlative form of the adjectives should be used and the
word “the” should be added before the adjective. In order
to transform the adjective into its superlative form, you just
have to add the suffix “-est” or the word “most.”
Examples:
• That is by far, the tallest tree I have ever seen in my entire
life.
• This is the most crucial match of the season.
• *Note: For words ending in “y,” you should first change the
“y” into “i,” and then add “-est” (e.g., lovely-loveliest;
pretty- prettiest; tasty- tastiest)