Descriptive Text Test: Trivia Quiz
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What do you know about the descriptive text? Do you believe you understand a sufficient amount to pass this quiz? The description is used in many different forms for various purposes. It is used in writing, books, music, and of course, speaking to someone. It means to give details about the person, place, or thing being described. Take this quiz and see how much you know about the descriptive text.
Questions and Answers
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Listen to this audio and answer this question! Tanah Lot is a well-known ... resort in Bali.
- A.
Tour
- B.
Tourist
- C.
Tourism
- D.
Touring
Correct Answer
B. TouristExplanation
The audio mentions "Tanah Lot" as a well-known place in Bali, implying that it is a popular destination for visitors. Therefore, the correct answer is "Tourist," as it describes someone who visits a place for leisure or pleasure.Rate this question:
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Listen to the audio. And answer the question!Based on the text, which statement is correct?
- A.
Tanah Lot is a popular tourist resort in Bali.
- B.
Tanah Lot is not a popular tourist resort in Bali
- C.
Bali is a well-known tourist resort in Tanah Lot.
- D.
Bali is not well-known because of Tanah Lot
Correct Answer
A. Tanah Lot is a popular tourist resort in Bali.Explanation
Based on the audio, the correct statement is that Tanah Lot is a popular tourist resort in Bali.Rate this question:
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Listen to the audio. And answer the question!Tanah lot has a very lovely view. 'View' has a similar meaning with ...
- A.
Scenery
- B.
Beach
- C.
Pura
- D.
Rock
Correct Answer
A. SceneryExplanation
The audio mentions that Tanah Lot has a very lovely view. The word "view" refers to what can be seen or observed. "Scenery" also refers to what can be seen, especially in terms of natural landscapes or surroundings. Therefore, "scenery" has a similar meaning to "view."Rate this question:
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Listen to the audio. And answer the question!Where is the Pura Tanah Lot?
- A.
Beside a rocky hill
- B.
Behind a rocky hill
- C.
Under a rocky hill
- D.
On a rocky hill
Correct Answer
D. On a rocky hillExplanation
The correct answer is "On a rocky hill". This means that Pura Tanah Lot is located on top of a hill made of rocks.Rate this question:
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Listen to the audio. And answer the question!The identification of the text is ....
- A.
Tanah Lot is a well-known tourist resort in Bali
- B.
It really has a very lovely scenery with its natural beach.
- C.
The rocks on the beach make it more beautiful.
- D.
On one of the rocky hills there is a pura called Pura Tanah Lot
Correct Answer
A. Tanah Lot is a well-known tourist resort in BaliExplanation
The given text describes Tanah Lot as a well-known tourist resort in Bali. It mentions that it has a lovely scenery with a natural beach and rocks that enhance its beauty. Additionally, it states that there is a pura called Pura Tanah Lot located on one of the rocky hills.Rate this question:
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The rafflesia arnoldi is the biggest flower in the world. It is unusual because of its large size. The flower is almost 100 centimeters in diameter and 140 centimeters in height."Rafflesia" is derived from the name of the British Governor General, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who once governed and built the Botanical Garden in Bogor. Though it is called Rafflesia after Raffles, the man who discovered the plant was Beccary, an Italian botanist who visited Sumatra in 1928.Rafflesia consists of two parts : the stick-like part which grows in the middle and the petals around and below it.While the flower is blossoming, it has a very unpleasant smell which affects insects, especially green flies. They seem eager to explore the flower. But if the flies touch the bottom part of the sticklike centre, they die. What is the suitable tittle for the text?
- A.
Stamford Raffles
- B.
Italian Botanist
- C.
Rafflesia Arnoldi
- D.
Botanical Garden
Correct Answer
C. Rafflesia ArnoldiExplanation
The suitable title for the text is "Rafflesia Arnoldi" because the text provides information about the Rafflesia Arnoldi flower, including its size, origin of its name, and its unique characteristics such as its unpleasant smell and its effect on insects. The text also mentions that the plant was discovered by an Italian botanist named Beccary, but the focus is primarily on the Rafflesia Arnoldi flower itself.Rate this question:
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The rafflesia arnoldi is the biggest flower in the world. It is unusual because of its large size. The flower is almost 100 centimeters in diameter and 140 centimeters in height."Rafflesia" is derived from the name of the British Governor General, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who once governed and built the Botanical Garden in Bogor. Though it is called Rafflesia after Raffles, the man who discovered the plant was Beccary, an Italian botanist who visited Sumatra in 1928.Rafflesia consists of two parts : the stick-like part which grows in the middle and the petals around and below it.While the flower is blossoming, it has a very unpleasant smell which affects insects, especially green flies. They seem eager to explore the flower. But if the flies touch the bottom part of the sticklike centre, they die.The identification of the text can be found in ....
- A.
1st sentence of paragraph 1
- B.
2nd sentence of paragraph 1
- C.
1st sentence of paragraph 2
- D.
2nd sentence paragraph 2
Correct Answer
A. 1st sentence of paragraph 1Explanation
The identification of the text can be found in the 1st sentence of paragraph 1. This sentence states that the rafflesia arnoldi is the biggest flower in the world, which matches the information given in the question.Rate this question:
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The rafflesia arnoldi is the biggest flower in the world. It is unusual because of its large size. The flower is almost 100 centimeters in diameter and 140 centimeters in height."Rafflesia" is derived from the name of the British Governor General, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who once governed and built the Botanical Garden in Bogor. Though it is called Rafflesia after Raffles, the man who discovered the plant was Beccary, an Italian botanist who visited Sumatra in 1928.Rafflesia consists of two parts : the stick-like part which grows in the middle and the petals around and below it.While the flower is blossoming, it has a very unpleasant smell which affects insects, especially green flies. They seem eager to explore the flower. But if the flies touch the bottom part of the sticklike centre, they die.Rafflesia arnoldi is unusual because of its.... size
- A.
Small
- B.
Tiny
- C.
Big
- D.
Long
Correct Answer
C. BigExplanation
The given correct answer for this question is "Big" because the passage explicitly states that the rafflesia arnoldi is the biggest flower in the world. It further describes its large size, mentioning that it is almost 100 centimeters in diameter and 140 centimeters in height. Therefore, the flower's size is what makes it unusual.Rate this question:
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The rafflesia arnoldi is the biggest flower in the world. It is unusual because of its large size. The flower is almost 100 centimeters in diameter and 140 centimeters in height."Rafflesia" is derived from the name of the British Governor General, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who once governed and built the Botanical Garden in Bogor. Though it is called Rafflesia after Raffles, the man who discovered the plant was Beccary, an Italian botanist who visited Sumatra in 1928.Rafflesia consists of two parts : the stick-like part which grows in the middle and the petals around and below it.While the flower is blossoming, it has a very unpleasant smell which affects insects, especially green flies. They seem eager to explore the flower. But if the flies touch the bottom part of the sticklike centre, they die. Which statement is correct based on the text?
- A.
Rafflesia Arnoldi has a very nice smell.
- B.
Beccary built the Botanical Garden
- C.
Stamford Raffles is an Italian botanist
- D.
Berccary discovered Rafflesia Arnoldi
Correct Answer
D. Berccary discovered Rafflesia ArnoldiExplanation
The text states that the man who discovered the Rafflesia plant was Beccary, an Italian botanist who visited Sumatra in 1928. Therefore, the correct statement based on the text is that Beccary discovered Rafflesia Arnoldi.Rate this question:
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The rafflesia arnoldi is the biggest flower in the world. It is unusual because of its large size. The flower is almost 100 centimeters in diameter and 140 centimeters in height."Rafflesia" is derived from the name of the British Governor General, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who once governed and built the Botanical Garden in Bogor. Though it is called Rafflesia after Raffles, the man who discovered the plant was Beccary, an Italian botanist who visited Sumatra in 1928.Rafflesia consists of two parts : the stick-like part which grows in the middle and the petals around and below it.While the flower is blossoming, it has a very unpleasant smell which affects insects, especially green flies. They seem eager to explore the flower. But if the flies touch the bottom part of the sticklike centre, they die. The word 'They' in the last paragraph refers to ....
- A.
The green flies
- B.
The parts of rafflesia
- C.
The petal
- D.
Stamford Raffles and Beccary
Correct Answer
A. The green fliesExplanation
The word 'They' in the last paragraph refers to the green flies.Rate this question:
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Javan rhinoceros is one kind of the rare rhinoceroses in the world. It is comparatively small and slender. It's about 1.7 meters high. Males have a single horn upto 10 inches in length. Females are usually hornless. Like other kinds of rhinoceros, javan rhinoceros eats grass and spends most time in water.Formerly the Javan rhinoceros lived in Myanmar, Indocina, the Malay Peninsula, Java, and Sumatra. It's now relatively scarce. People hunted them for their horns. We only find them in Ujungkulon, West Java now. The identification part of the text are found in ....
- A.
The 1st sentence of the 2nd paragraph
- B.
The last sentence of the 2nd paragraph
- C.
The 1st sentence of the 1st paragraph
- D.
The last sentence of the 1st paragraph
Correct Answer
C. The 1st sentence of the 1st paragraphExplanation
The correct answer is the 1st sentence of the 1st paragraph. This sentence states that the Javan rhinoceros is one kind of the rare rhinoceroses in the world, providing the identification of the subject being discussed in the text.Rate this question:
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Javan rhinoceros is one kind of the rare rhinoceroses in the world. It is comparatively small and slender. It's about 1.7 meters high. Males have a single horn upto 10 inches in length. Females are usually hornless. Like other kinds of rhinoceros, javan rhinoceros eats grass and spends most time in water.Formerly the Javan rhinoceros lived in Myanmar, Indocina, the Malay Peninsula, Java, and Sumatra. It's now relatively scarce. People hunted them for their horns. We only find them in Ujungkulon, West Java now.Based on the text, which one of the following statements is correct?
- A.
Javan rhinoceros is very big.
- B.
Javan rhinoceroses are rare animals.
- C.
People hunted Javan rhinoceroses for their skin.
- D.
Male Javan rhinoceroses are hornless
Correct Answer
B. Javan rhinoceroses are rare animals.Explanation
The correct answer is "Javan rhinoceroses are rare animals." This is supported by the information given in the passage that Javan rhinoceroses are one kind of rare rhinoceroses in the world and that they are now relatively scarce. The passage also mentions that people hunted them for their horns, which further suggests their rarity.Rate this question:
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Javan rhinoceros is one kind of the rare rhinoceroses in the world. It is comparatively small and slender. It's about 1.7 meters high. Males have a single horn upto 10 inches in length. Females are usually hornless. Like other kinds of rhinoceros, javan rhinoceros eats grass and spends most time in water.Formerly the Javan rhinoceros lived in Myanmar, Indocina, the Malay Peninsula, Java, and Sumatra. It's now relatively scarce. People hunted them for their horns. We only find them in Ujungkulon, West Java nowFemales are usually hornless.The word 'hornless' means ....
- A.
Having many horns
- B.
Having two horns
- C.
Having only one horn
- D.
Having no horn
Correct Answer
D. Having no hornExplanation
The word 'hornless' means having no horn. This means that females of the Javan rhinoceros do not have any horns, unlike males who have a single horn.Rate this question:
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Javan rhinoceros is one kind of the rare rhinoceroses in the world. It is comparatively small and slender. It's about 1.7 meters high. Males have a single horn upto 10 inches in length. Females are usually hornless. Like other kinds of rhinoceros, javan rhinoceros eats grass and spends most time in water.Formerly the Javan rhinoceros lived in Myanmar, Indocina, the Malay Peninsula, Java, and Sumatra. It's now relatively scarce. People hunted them for their horns. We only find them in Ujungkulon, West Java now.It is comparatively small and slender.What is the synonim of the underlined word?
- A.
Big
- B.
Large
- C.
Thin
- D.
Thick
Correct Answer
C. ThinExplanation
The correct answer is "Thin" because the passage states that the Javan rhinoceros is "comparatively small and slender." This implies that it is not big or large, but rather thin in size.Rate this question:
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Javan rhinoceros is one kind of the rare rhinoceroses in the world. It is comparatively small and slender. It's about 1.7 meters high. Males have a single horn upto 10 inches in length. Females are usually hornless. Like other kinds of rhinoceros, javan rhinoceros eats grass and spends most time in water.Formerly the Javan rhinoceros lived in Myanmar, Indocina, the Malay Peninsula, Java, and Sumatra. It's now relatively scarce. People hunted them for their horns. We only find them in Ujungkulon, West Java now.It's now relatively ...(2nd paragraph).What does the word 'it' refer to?
- A.
Javan Rhinoceros' horn
- B.
Javan Rhinoceros
- C.
Sumatra
- D.
Malay Peninsula
Correct Answer
B. Javan RhinocerosExplanation
The word "it" refers to the Javan Rhinoceros. The previous sentence states that "It's now relatively scarce" which indicates that the subject being referred to is the Javan Rhinoceros.Rate this question:
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Mr. Supriyadi is a ________ teacher at our school. He is about 45 years ________ Most of his hair has turned white. By seven o'clock in the morning he is always in the school ________ and ready to teach. A cap on his ________ accompanies him when teaching. He is also known as a good ________ because he is really good at cooking
Correct Answer
sport
old
yard
head
cook, chefExplanation
Mr. Supriyadi is described as a teacher who is about 45 years old and has white hair. He is always in the school yard and ready to teach by seven o'clock in the morning. He wears a cap on his head while teaching. Additionally, he is known as a good cook or chef. Therefore, the correct answers are "sport" to describe Mr. Supriyadi's profession, "old" to describe his age, "yard" to describe where he is in the morning, "head" to describe where he wears a cap, and "cook, chef" to describe his cooking skills.Rate this question:
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Rearrange the jumbled words to make a good sentence. carefully - car - Mr. Supriyadi - his - drives - very - always.
Correct Answer
Mr. Supriyadi always drives his car very carefully.Explanation
The given jumbled words can be rearranged to form a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence: "Mr. Supriyadi always drives his car very carefully." This sentence follows the correct word order and conveys the information that Mr. Supriyadi drives his car in a careful manner.Rate this question:
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