Descriptive Paragraph on a PERSON
Describing People: While describing people we take care of the following points
• Height tall, short, medium height
• Build thin, underweight, plump, strong, sturdy, fat, overweight
• Hair long, short, curly, black, brown, grey
• Eyes dark, brown, big, small
• Complexion dark, fair, wheatish, pale
• Other features beard, moustache, bushy eyebrows, broken teeth, broad chin, thick lips, long face
• Appearance good looking, charming, ugly, smart, handsome, beautiful
• Qualities sincere, intelligent, diligent, warm, patient, soft spoken, selfish, kind, honest,
innovative, confident, punctual
Question 1. You love your father very much, for he is an ideal father. Describe him in your own
words in 100-150 words
Question 2. One of your friends, Raman, is very gentle and polite to you. You regard him as your
best friend. Describe him in 100-150 words.
Question 3. Describe your favourite dancer in 100-150 words.
Question 4. Last summer vacation you went to your friend’s village. His grandmother looked after
you as if you were her grandchild. Describe her in 100-150 words.
Question 5. The traits of a musician are given in the box overleaf. Use these and write a short
biography in about 100 -150 words. You may collect more information from the Internet, books
in the library and other sources.
A. R. Rahman: Indian composer, singer, songwriter, music producer, musician and philanthropist;
born.in Chennai on 6 January 1967; graduated from Trinity College, Oxford University; famous
in integrating Indian classical music with electronic music, world music and traditional orchestral
arrangements; recipient of the Padmashri and the Padma Vibhushan awards; two Oscars and a
Golden Globe; a notable humanitarian and philanthropist; donates and raises money for a number
of causes and charities.
Describing People: While describing people we take care of the following points
• Height tall, short, medium height
• Build thin, underweight, plump, strong, sturdy, fat, overweight
• Hair long, short, curly, black, brown, grey
• Eyes dark, brown, big, small
• Complexion dark, fair, wheatish, pale
• Other features beard, moustache, bushy eyebrows, broken teeth, broad chin, thick lips, long face
• Appearance good looking, charming, ugly, smart, handsome, beautiful
• Qualities sincere, intelligent, diligent, warm, patient, soft spoken, selfish, kind, honest,
innovative, confident, punctual
Question 1. You love your father very much, for he is an ideal father. Describe him in your own
words in 100-150 words
Question 2. One of your friends, Raman, is very gentle and polite to you. You regard him as your
best friend. Describe him in 100-150 words.
Question 3. Describe your favourite dancer in 100-150 words.
Question 4. Last summer vacation you went to your friend’s village. His grandmother looked after
you as if you were her grandchild. Describe her in 100-150 words.
Question 5. The traits of a musician are given in the box overleaf. Use these and write a short
biography in about 100 -150 words. You may collect more information from the Internet, books
in the library and other sources.
A. R. Rahman: Indian composer, singer, songwriter, music producer, musician and philanthropist;
born.in Chennai on 6 January 1967; graduated from Trinity College, Oxford University; famous
in integrating Indian classical music with electronic music, world music and traditional orchestral
arrangements; recipient of the Padmashri and the Padma Vibhushan awards; two Oscars and a
Golden Globe; a notable humanitarian and philanthropist; donates and raises money for a number
of causes and charities.
