Professional English: Expository Writing - Practice

A task based teaching material with example and practice task on descriptive writing.

1. Expository Writing Dr. Dinesh Kumar G Assistant Professor PG & Research Department of English

2. Task 1: Describing a Place Instructions: Look at the picture and w rite 3-5 sentences describing the place. Think about what you see, hear, and smell. Use words to explain what the place looks like.

3. Answer: "This is a peaceful park with many green trees and a small lake in the middle. The sunlight is bright, making the park feel warm and relaxing. There are a few benches where people can sit and enjoy the view. Some people are walking their dogs along the clean paths. The park is quiet, perfect for a nice walk or rest."

4. Task 2: Describing a Person Instructions: Look at the picture below. Write 3-5 sentences describing the person. Think about what the person is wearing, what they might be doing, and how they look.

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6. Task 3: How-To Writing Instructions: Look at the picture below and explain how to do what you see. Write 4-6 sentences explaining the steps clearly.

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8. Task 4: Cause and Effect Instructions: Look at the picture below. Write 4-5 sentences to explain what might have happened before and after the event in the picture. Use "because," "so," or "as a result."

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10. Task 5: Compare and Contrast Instructions: Look at the two pictures below. Write 4-6 sentences explaining how the two pictures are similar and different.

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