UNIVERSIDAD DEL VALLE

WORKSHEET 6

Last name and first name:________________________________________________ Date:____________Group: _______

I. Match the type of text with its characteristics. Write the letters in the given space. You can
use more than one letter.

Type of text Letter Characteristics

Narrative text a. It provides you with a visual experience
Descriptive text b. It convinces the reader to agree
Persuasive text c. It uses adjectives
Informative text d. It contains logical arguments
e. It describes a sequence of events
f. It explains what a person or thing is like
g. Past tense is generally used
h. The purpose of this text is to inform
i. It describes real facts
j. It transmits certain data, information

II. Read the text and identify the type of text.

descriptive text narrative text informative text persuasive text

I have a small, One sunny day, I Please help the Cats are pets. They This is a red ball. To
green, plastic frog. went to the park. I environment. Use come in many play, throw it and
It has big eyes and saw a big, colorful less plastic. Plastic colors like black, catch. It's easy. Be
a wide smile. It fits kite flying high. I is harmful to white, and brown. careful not to break
in my hand and asked my friend to animals and nature. Cats like to play things. Use it
feels smooth. It's fly a kite too. We Use cloth bags with toys and sleep outdoors.
my favorite toy. I had fun and instead of plastic a lot. They eat cat
like to play with it laughed a lot. It bags when you go food and need
in the park. was a great day. shopping. Let's water. Cats make
keep our planet good friends.
clean and safe.

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

III. The adjectives in the sentence are not in the correct order. Order the words as in the
example.
Opinion Size Shape Condition Age Colour Pattern Origin Material Purpose NOUN

Ugly Big Round Clean Old Green Spotted American Gold Gardening
Beautiful Small Square Wet Young Blue Checked British Wooden Plastic Shopping Riding
Tall Long (length) Rich New Reddish Flowery Turkish Synthetic Cotton
Huge Fat (weight) Hungry Antique Purple Zigzag
Tiny Dirty
Example: She lived in a Turkish, dirty, old, dangerous neighborhood
She lived in a dangerous, dirty, old, Turkish neighborhood

1. The round, red big, balloon floated in the sky.

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2. A fluffy cute, little, kitten purred softly.
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3. My wooden, small, beautiful, brown, toy boat sailed in the bathtub.
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4. The rubber, small, funny, yellow, duck swam happily.
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5. The hot, delicious, cheesy, pepperoni pizza was a hit.
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6. She wore an ugly, synthetic, long, spotted dress for the weeding.

7. The colorful, rectangular, plastic, educational building blocks were stacked high.
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IV. Read the descriptive text and answer the following questions

Meet Emily, my good friend. She is tall and slim with long, wavy, brown hair that goes down her back.
Emily has hazel eyes and a friendly smile. She likes to wear loose, flowy clothes in earthy colors, such as
soft greens and warm browns. Emily loves art and nature. She enjoys painting and taking pictures
outdoors. She also reads a lot and talks about books with her friends. Emily is a kind and caring person.
She spends time in the great outdoors, hikes, and takes photos of nature. She is unique because she
combines her love for art, the environment, and helping others. She uses her art to teach people about
protecting the environment and living more sustainably. Emily is an inspiring friend.

1. What’s her name?

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2. What is your relationship with her?
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3. What does she look like?
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4. What does she generally wear? Color/style/size
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5. What is she like?
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6. What does she like doing?
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7. What does she do that makes her/him unique?
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PERSUASIVE TEXT

V. Classify the following conjunctions according to its use

and therefore but as a result because so however although

while additionally moreover furthermore

Add information Contrast information Consequence Reason

VI. Complete the text using one conjunction from the previous exercise. Use each conjunction
only once. There are 2 you don’t need to use.

1. I like ice cream, _____________________my brother does too.

2. She studied hard. _____________________she passed the exam.
3. I wanted to go to the beach, _____________________it rained all day.
4. He forgot his homework, _____________________, he got a lower grade.
5. I stayed home _____________________I was feeling sick.
6. It was raining, _____________________I brought my umbrella.
7. I wanted to go to the party. _____________________, I had too much homework to do.
8. _____________________it was cold, I went for a walk.
9. I'll bring sandwiches for the picnic. _____________________, I'll pack some fruit.
10. She not only cleaned the house, but she also cooked dinner. _____________________, she did all the
laundry.
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VII. Which of the following TOPIC SENTENCES work well for the text?

a. Virtual classes provide an interactive and engaging learning experience.

b. Virtual classes give students the freedom to learn at their own pace and in their preferred environment.
c. Virtual classes provide a great variety of resources
d. Face to face classes are more interesting
e. Face to face classes keep students focused on a task
f. Face to face classes make interaction easier

(topic sentence)________________________________When you attend online classes, you are responsible for
managing your time and assignments. This helps you become more independent and self-disciplined. In
traditional classrooms, the teacher sets the pace, but in virtual classes, you can review materials, ask
questions, and study when it suits you. This promotes a sense of responsibility and self-reliance, which
are valuable skills for lifelong learning. So, embrace virtual classes and take control of your education.
INFORMATIVE TEXT

There are different types of informative texts. For example: the news, a dictionary entry, an article,
and instruction manual. Here you have an example of an instruction manual.

Product Identification:
Product Name: QuickToast 2000
Model: QTS-101
Manufacturer: HomeTech Appliances
Serial Number: 123456789
Warranty: 1 year
Product Description: The QuickToast 2000 is a modern and compact toaster. It has two wide slots for
toasting various bread types, a browning control knob and a cancel button.
Instructions of Use:
Place the toaster on a flat, stable surface.
Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet.
Select your desired toasting level.
Place slices of bread into the slots.
Push down the lever to start toasting.
The toaster will automatically pop up when the toasting cycle is complete.

Now write a similar instruction manual about: A cellphone

Product identification
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Product description
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Instructions of use
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