Asesmen Diagnostik Kognitif about Descriptive Text

The purpose of a descriptive text is to...

• Tell a story in chronological order

• Express the author's opinion on an issue

• Describe an object, person, place, or event clearly and in detail

• Present the steps to do something

• Persuade the reader to take a certain action

The characteristic features of a descriptive text are...

• The use of active verbs and time connectors

• The use of adjectives, concrete nouns, and transitive verbs

• The use of question words and short answers

• The use of complex sentences with long structures

• The use of formal and standard language

Which of the following is not a purpose of reading a descriptive text?

• To expand knowledge about an object or event

• To enjoy the beauty of the language used

• To evaluate the truth of the information presented

• To identify the intrinsic elements of the text

• To persuade the reader to take a certain action

Mount Kerinci is the highest volcano in Indonesia, located in Sumatra. It stands tall at 3,805 meters above sea level and is surrounded by lush rainforest. The mountain is part of Kerinci Seblat National Park, which is home to various species of wildlife, including the endangered Sumatran tiger. The peak of Mount Kerinci often has a misty cloud cover, and on clear days, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the landscape. It is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

What is the main topic of the text?

• • The Sumatran tiger

• • Mount Kerinci

• • The rainforest

• • Kerinci Seblat National Park

• • Wildlife in Sumatra

Mount Kerinci is the highest volcano in Indonesia, located in Sumatra. It stands tall at 3,805 meters above sea level and is surrounded by lush rainforest. The mountain is part of Kerinci Seblat National Park, which is home to various species of wildlife, including the endangered Sumatran tiger. The peak of Mount Kerinci often has a misty cloud cover, and on clear days, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the landscape. It is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Based on the text, what can be inferred about the climate at the peak of Mount Kerinci?

• • It is always clear and sunny

• • It is mostly dry with occasional rain

• • It often has a misty and cloudy cover.

• • It is very cold and covered with snow all year round

• • It is warm and humid like the rainforest below