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C. Descriptive TextClick to see ACTIVITY EXAMPLEGo to Lesson MapThe purpose of description is to describe a particular person, place or thing. A descriptive text consists of identification (identifies phenomenon to be described) and description (describes parts, qualities, and characteristics). For the language features, descriptive texts are usually focused on specific participants, and use linking verbs & simple present tense as well as passive form.

Text example and organization:Click to see PREPOSITION -forA. Asking Price and ColorClick to see ACTIVITY EXAMPLEGo to Lesson Map

Degree of ComparisonBackUse Degree of Comparison to compare two or more things or persons. Besides the positive degree, the forms of comparative and superlative degree are divided into the regular and irregular form.Positive: as (adjective) asEx. Hamster is as small as a mouse.This sofa is as comfortable as that one.Comparative: (adjective) -ermore (adjective) thanEx. My house is smaller than my uncles house.Travel by train is more comfortable than travel by bus.Superlative: (adjective) -estthe most (adjective)Ex. Amoeba is the smallest organism.Hilton is the most comfortable hotel.Preposition -forBackPreposition for is used to show functions.Examples: Statements:This mattress is for aerobics. That racket is for tennis. Negative sentences:This mattress is not for aerobics. That racket is not for tennis. Yes/No questions:Is this mattress for aerobics? Is that racket for tennis? Wh- questions:What this mattress is for? What that racket is for?Go to Lesson MapGo to Lesson MapLearning Goals Use the expression of asking price. Use the expression of asking color.Grammar Comparison Preposition forGo to Contents

DescriptiveActivity ExampleBackThis is a text about soccer. Read the text carefully.Soccer is the worlds most popular sport. Known as football throughout the rest of the world, soccer is played by boys, girls, men and women of nearly all ages. Hundreds of millions of people play the game. The main equipment in soccer is the ball. It is made of animal leather. In professional soccer game, the ball has to pass a quality standard checking before it can be played in the game.I am a big fans of soccer. I always play this game after school with my friends at least twice a week. We usually play in my neighborhood park. My favorite soccer player is Alexandro Pato. He is still young but his skill made him able to play in big soccer club like AC Milan. He is the next Ronaldo. I hope I can be a great soccer player like him someday.

Choose whether the statements is True or False. Correct the false statements.1. Soccer is played by kids and teenagers.2. Football is not as popular as soccer.3. Soccer ball is the main equipment of this game.4. The writer always plays soccer in the afternoon after school.5. AC Milan is a soccer club in Indonesia.

Make a text of your own about the sport experience and or the sport equipment you have.