Describe a zoo.
Last Saturday, I went to the zoo with my family. It was a bright and sunny day. After
entering the gate, the first thing we saw was a tank with many turtles in it. As we
continued on, we came across some elephants playing with their trunks. We saw
deer, giraffes, zebras, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, tigers, leopards, crocodiles and
bears. Next, we saw a lion that looked fierce. We were frightened by the loud roar of
the lion. There were some monkeys, too, to whom we offered some bananas which
they ate cheerfully.
After seeing all the animals in the zoo, we clicked some photos and came out of the
zoo.
(110 words)
Describe your bicycle.
My father gifted me a bicycle on my birthday. It is blue and silver in colour. I have
named my bicycle Skywalker and it has many interesting features. It has different
gears which make riding the bicycle very comfortable. There is a headlight, taillight
and a horn as well. Additionally, it contains a lock and a basket bottle holder. To
further personalise it, I added stickers to my bicycle’s décor. Riding Skywalker is my
most recent hobby. Every evening, my neighbourhood friends and I go cycling. To
avoid any accidents, my father makes sure I always wear my safety gear while
cycling.
I love my bicycle.
(106 words)
Descriptive writing FAQs
1. What do we mean by descriptive writing?
A1. Descriptive writing is a writing piece in which you give descriptive information
about a person or an object. It helps the reader visualize the person, place or event
being described.
2. Give a few examples of descriptive writing.
A2. Some examples of descriptive writing are as follows:
1. Descriptive writing of a person – Your best friend introduced you to his or her
sibling. Describe the sibling.
2. Descriptive writing of a new experience – You had your chess tournament
today. You won gold. Describe your experience of the tournament.
3. Descriptive writing of an object – You purchased a knitting set. Describe the
item.
3. What are the steps to attempt a question of descriptive writing?
A5. The steps in writing a descriptive writing piece are as follows:
1. List down the importnat points on a rough sheet.
2. Identify the sequence of the points.
3. Work out a suitable introduction and conclusion.
4. Use describing words to make the writing impressive.
4. Is there any format of descriptive writing?
A6. The format of descriptive writing is given below:
Introduction ———————————————————————————————————-
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Body ——————————————————————————————————————-
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Conclusion ———————————————————————————————————–
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5. How can I score full marks in descriptive writing?
A5. You can score full marks in descriptive writing with the help of the following
points:
Using literary devices can enhance the beauty of your descriptive writing
piece. For example, metaphor, simile, analogy.
Introduce various strong and in-depth details, which help paint a picture or an
image of the person, object or experience being described in the answer.
Organise your description by starting with physical features and then more
intricate features. This is useful while describing a person or an experience.
Use powerful action words, precise adjectives to bring the reader’s
imagination to life.
Follow the word limit of the question.
Avoid spelling mistakes and grammatical mistakes.
6 . What are the 5 characteristic features of a descriptive paragraph?
A6. The essential elements of a descriptive writing are as follows-
1. Introduction of the subject.
2. Present situation
3. Activities / role
4. Importance to the writer or society
5. Conclusion
7 . What is the main purpose of a descriptive paragraph?
7. The main purpose of descriptive writing is to describe the person, object or event
given in the question. The writer must aim at creating an image in the reader’s mind.
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Descriptive Writing Topics for Practice
1. Describe your best friend
2. Describe an animal you like.
3. Describe the person you admire the most
4. Describe your fictional hero
5. Describe your birthday gift.
6. Describe the Annual Day at your school.
7. Describe a historical monument that you visited.
8. Describe your school building.
9. Describe your favourite hobby
10. Describe your parents.
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CBSE Class 10 English Communicative Study Guide
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Class 10 Communicative English Syllabus
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Article Writing for Class 10
10 Descriptive Writing Examples for Class 9 and 10
SAMPLES
The person I admire most is my mother. She is of average
height and has a pretty face. She has chin-length dark brown hair.
Her eyes are like the color of honey in the sunlight. She often wears
pretty floral dresses in the summer. Her smile shines like the sun,
and her laughter fills the room.
Pro Tip: Authors have a saying, “Don’t tell me, show me.”
This means that instead of saying “my mother is a beautiful and
hardworking person,” you show the reader these qualities through
your words. For example, “My mother has been up since 5:30 a.m.,
but there isn’t a hair out of place. That’s a typical morning. It’s my
favorite part of the day. I love watching her put on her lipstick,
wishing I could do the same, before she hurries out the door to
leave for work. She throws me a bright smile and waves as I watch
out the window.”