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Descriptive Paragraph

How to write a Descriptive Paragraph

• The paragraph should be started with the topic given and moved serially in an organized way till the end. Towards the end of your writing, summarize your opinion about the topic.
• Word limit as prescribed (usually 100-150) has to be followed strictly in order to make your writing perfect in every sense.
• Focus on the topic and highlight the key points in that in a logical order.
• Each paragraph must deal with one topic or idea i.e., every sentence in the paragraph must be closely connected with the main topic of the paragraph.
• There should be a logical sequence of thought or development of the subject. Events must be related in the order of their occurrence.
• In order to avoid monotony, the paragraph should not always be of the same sentence construction.

1. Person

Narendra Damodardas Modi – honest, hardworking, humble – no desire of name, fame – service to the nation – to take the country to greater heights.

Answer:

Our Prime Minister
Our Prime Minister, Narendra Damodardas Modi is my favourite leader. He is considered to be the world’s foremost leader. He has all the qualities of a true leader. He is very energetic, honest and hardworking. He is very humble. His simplicity connotes him. There is no trace of any pride in him. He is very different from other political leaders. He has no desire for any name, fame or riches. He is a faultless and blotless personality. Service to the nation is the only mission of his life. All the Indians hold him in high esteem and expect that he will take the country to greater heights.

Example 2:
Use the following cues to write a paragraph describing one of the security guards posted at the main gate of your apartments, in about 100-150 words.

• Ganeshan – a retired soldier-working as a security guard
• Age – around 50
• Build-tall and robust
• Big moustache, intimidating looks
• Sincere, dutiful and conscientious worker-very alert-good presence of mind
• Popular – helpful towards the old and children, caught a gang of robbers once

Answer:

The Dutiful Security Gaurd
Ganeshan is a retired soldier, around 50 years old man, who works as a security guard at the main gate of Saraswati apartments. He is a tall man and of a robust build. Being a retired soldier he has a very good physique and stamina. He has an intimidating look with a big moustache. He is a sincere, dutiful and conscientious worker who works with alert and good presence of mind. Ganeshan is popular among the residents. He is helpful towards the old and children. Once he fought very bravely to catch a gang of robbers. He is a man of principles who is faithful to his duties.

2. Place

An Adventure to Manikaran
I, Ramesh, a student of ABC Public School, went on trekking during my NCC camp in Himachal Pradesh. I selected Raison as a base camp. From there I started trekking to Jana's virgin greenery. I trekked along the thrilling bank of river Beas and reached Pinni via Bringta Bridge. Throughout the journey, the water of the river was tumultuous and horrifying. I even crossed dense forests and hills. This was beautiful and bountiful. Finally, I reached my destination, Manikaran Hot spring. At first, it looked like a ghostly place, and I decided not to go forward. But after coming out of this fear, I marched a little forward and then suddenly was charmed by the beauty of nature around me. It was lush green. I saw many colourful rare birds singing and flying. It was fascinating and the natural beauty was marvellous. That scene is still alive within me and I quite rejoice in its memory.

Example 2:
Recently you visited the Taj Mahal in Agra. Write a descriptive paragraph on this famous monument in about 100-150 words based on the following visual cue.

Answer:

Taj Mahal: The Taj Mahal is the first of the seven wonders of the world. It is located on the banks of Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was made by Mugal. Emperor Shahjahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz. It took twenty years for twenty-two thousand workers to complete it. It is purely made of white marble and hence is a symbol of love. It is a beautiful piece of architecture and creativity. The Taj Mahal is an example of beauty and marvel. It has a beautiful view surrounded by gardens and a river. Every year more than 20 lakh people pay a visit to the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is truly a piece of marvel in the world.

3. Events

A fire – burning huts – people ran out – a child trapped inside – you/your friends – deeply moved – risky but decided to save – succeeded – bravery award.
Answer:

Fire in the Slum

14th April 2018 was a day I cannot forget throughout my life. My friends and I were coming from M2k, Saket after watching an evening show. We were passing by the slum of Saket when we witnessed a fire in the slum. All the huts were burning, people were running out here and there to save their lives. There was chaos and panic everywhere. People were shouting for help. Some were crying over the loss of their family and belongings. Suddenly, I saw a small child crying for help as he was trapped inside a burning hut.

Example 2.
Write a descriptive paragraph on ‘The Annual Day of Your School’/‘The Prize Distribution’ in about 100-150 words based on) the following cues:
Input: preparations – on the Annual Day – arrangements – who was chief guest – welcome of guests – annual report by Principal – cultural prog. – prize distribution – speech by chief guest – a light refreshment – your feeling about function.
Answer:

The Prize Distribution or The Annual Day of Your School

The Annual function of our school was celebrated on the 21st of September. Preparations started long before the due date. On the 21st of September, the school gave a festive appearance with a big pandal, well well-arranged seats. It was tastefully decorated. Our Chief Guest, the Chief Minister of Delhi, arrived at exactly 10 a.m. Our Principal and the other officers welcomed her. The band was played and the scouts saluted the guests. After ‘Vande Mataram’, the lamp was lighted by the Chief Guest. ‘Saraswati Vandana’ followed. The Principal welcomed the guests with bouquets and with words.