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The document describes how to describe objects by providing questions to consider like what the object is, its size, shape, color, material, and parts. It also discusses the proper order of adjectives and provides an example of describing a backpack. Additionally, it covers the use of adverbs to describe verbs and adverb placement. The document then discusses making suggestions and offers/invitations through example phrases. Finally, it explains the difference between "used to" and similar phrases.

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BING4105 Writing II - Sesi 1

The document describes how to describe objects by providing questions to consider like what the object is, its size, shape, color, material, and parts. It also discusses the proper order of adjectives and provides an example of describing a backpack. Additionally, it covers the use of adverbs to describe verbs and adverb placement. The document then discusses making suggestions and offers/invitations through example phrases. Finally, it explains the difference between "used to" and similar phrases.

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DESCRIBING A THING

Tutorial Sesi ke-1


Writing II | BING4105 | 3 SKS

Istyasmi Suminar, S.Pd., M.A.

Penelaah:
Enggar Mulyajati, S.Pd., M.Hum.
HOW TO DESCRIBE A THING

What is the What does it What color is


object? look like? it?

What is it What parts


What size is it?
made of? does it have?

Anything else
What shape is
you know
it?
about it?
HOW TO DESCRIBE A THING: EXAMPLE

Appearance and parts:


backpack, handles, zipper, pocket, compartment,
navy color, sturdy

This is my backpack. The color is navy and


it is made of sturdy materials. It has a
handle on the top. It also has an extra
pocket on the side to store a water bottle
and a zipped-compartment at the front.
ADJECTIVE ORDER

❗In describing an object, we can combine all the adjectives in one


sentence, but pay attention to their order.

1. Opinion
2. Size ❌ It is a rectangular, nylon, new, sturdy, big, navy
3. Age backpack.
4. Shape
5. Color
6. Origin
7. Material ✅ It is a big, new, rectangular, navy, nylon backpack.
8. Purpose

+ Noun
ADVERBIALS

Adverbs: Adverb of manner (how):


Words that She walked quickly.
describe
verbs Adverb of time (when/how often):
She walked yesterday. She walked daily.
Adverb of place (where):
She walked here. She put it there.
Adverb of degree/comparison (How much):
She walked faster.
SUGGESTION

How about/what about … Could / Couldn’t


• How about watching a movie? • Couldn’t you try once more? (Strong)
• How about I call you later? • You could try again next time. (Neutral)
• What about dinner?
Why not …? / why don’t …? I thought we might/could …
• Why not take a rest? • I thought we might go to have some
• Why don’t you take a break? lunch.

Let’s … / Let’s not … I suggest/recommend that …


• Let’s call the plumber and see if he • I suggest that you study more.
can fix it.
• Let’s not overthink.
OFFER & INVITATION

Offer Can I …? / Shall I …? / I can … / I could …


• Can I help you?
• Shall I help you with that?
• I can do that for you if you want.
• I could give you a lift to the bus stop.

Invitation Would you like (to) …?


• Would you like to come over tomorrow?
• Would you like something to drink?
USED TO

To refer to
something
in the past
that is no
longer true

The weather
didn’t use to
'used to' + infinitive be so cold as
it is
nowadays.

He used to ❗Be aware that these three


play look similar but different:
football, but * used to + infinitive
he’s too old * be + used to + v-ing
now. * get used to
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31 August 2022.

MasterClass. (Aug 20, 2021). How to Write Descriptive Sentences. Retrieved from
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