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DESCRIPTIVE SENTENCES COLLECTION – GRADE 10

A) Describing the location.
1. I live in the heart of the island, with a breathtaking view of a waterfall.
2. I live in a bungalow, with a big flower garden.
3. I live right on the edge of the island, overlooking the volleyball ground.
4. I live at the end of Chaandhanee Magu, near the bushes.
5. I live in the middle of UK, with a great view of a botanical garden.
6. I live on the edge of Maaungoodhoo, with an awesome view of Kandoofa
forest.
7. I live about twenty minutes’ walk from the school.
8. I live in the middle of the country, with a wonderful view of the snow-covered
mountains.
9. I live on the edge of Maaungoodhoo, with a beautiful view of the beach.
10. I live about fifteen minutes’ walk from the habour.
11. I live on the edge of Maaungoodhoo, in a two-bedroom semi, overlooking the
forest.
12. I live in a three-bedroom house, with a splendid view of the city park.
13. I live about half an hour’s walk from the airport.
14. I live in the centre of London, overlooking the well-known shopping mall.
15. I live near the city centre, with a view of a crowded supermarket.
16. I live on the edge of Maaungoodhoo, with a fantastic view of the beach.
17. I live in the middle of Maaungoodhoo, with a lovely view of the gardens.
18. I live about three minutes’ walk from the tennis club.
19. I live in the middle of Maaungoodhoo, overlooking the football ground.
20. I live right in the centre of Maaungoodhoo, with a wonderful view of the
school.
21. I live in a six year old single-bedroom semi, right next to the tennis club.
22. I live in a bungalow, overlooking a big park.
23. I live in a two-bedroom semi, right in the middle of the city.
24. I live in a three-bedroom semi, in the middle of the city.
25. I live in a two-bedroom semi, overlooking a beautiful pine forest.
26. I live on the outskirts of Maaungoodhoo, with the beautiful view of the
horizon.
27. I live in the heart of Maaungoodhoo, with a marvelous view of a vegetable
garden.
28. I live on the outskirts of Maaungoodhoo, overlooking some mango trees.
29. I live on the edge of Maaungoodhoo, overlooking the football ground.
30. I live in a semi-detached house – it’s only a five minute walk from the mosque.
31. I live on the edge of Maaungoodhoo, with the view of sunrise every morning.
32. I live in a two- bedroom semi- right in the heart of Maaungoodhoo. It’s not as
crowded as your city, but I know you’ll never be at a loose end.
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33. I live in the centre of Maaungoodhoo, with a fantastic view of a mosque.

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34. I live in the heart of the country, with a breathtaking view of the snow- covered
mountains. It’s about two hours’ bus ride from the city bus station.
35. I live in our own building, right in the centre of the city.

B) Describing family members

Father:
36. My dad is a brilliant cook. He can make your favourite dish whenever you like.
37. My dad is a workaholic, so you don’t see much of him.
38. My father is crazy about football, like you. So, I’m sure you’re going to like him
a lot.
39. My father is a workaholic, he’s always busy with a client.
40. My father is a football fan! I’m sure you both are going to be wonderful
partners.
41. My father is a bookworm, he’s always in his room.
42. My father is a workaholic, always at the shop, so you don’t see much of him.
43. My father is a great football player. He loves football as much as you!
44. My father always does work like your father.
45. I’m sure you’ll get on well with my dad, he is a bookworm - just like you!
46. You’ll be glad to meet my dad, he is a brilliant cook.
47. You’ll be glad to know my dad is mad about watching football - just like you!

Mother:

48. My mother is a brilliant cook - she can make your favourite food.
49. My mother is always ready to lend an ear whenever you need her.
50. I’m sure you’ll get on well with my mom. She’s a food lover - just like you!
51. I’m sure you’ll get on well with my mom. She loves to cook as much as you!
52. I can guarantee you’ll love my mom very much. She’s always ready to lend an
ear, and is young at heart too.
53. My mother is a great actress. I’m sure you’re going to love her acting.
54. My mother is a brilliant cook. She can make your favourite dish anytime you
want.
55. I’m sure you’ll get on well with my mom. She loves watching TV series as much
as you.
56. My mom is very friendly with all people - just like you.
57. You’ll be glad to meet my mom. She’s a linguist - just like you.
58. Wait until you meet my mom, she is as cool as a cucumber.
59. My mom is a workaholic. She’s always busy with the office works.
 Brother:
60. I’m sure you’ll get on well with my older brother, Arushadh. He loves watching
English series, just like you.
61. My younger brother is such a nuisance. He loves to play tricks on me whenever
I’m trying to do my homework.
62. My younger brother always wants to read storybooks, just like you.
63. My older brother always reads books for exams.
64. My older brother, Ali loves to listen to music whenever he gets free time.
65. My younger brother, Looth is a nuisance. Whenever I am trying to do some
work he disturbs me.
66. Wait until you meet my brother! He is crazy to play football - just like you.
67. Can’t wait until you meet my younger brother, Zunaam. He is mad about
drawing pictures.
68. You must meet my older brother Mark, he is a bookworm, just like you and
has got your favourite Hunger Game collection.
69. My older brother Vishaal is mad about football, just like you.
70. You don’t see much of my older brother Navin, he is always in his room.
71. My brother is crazy about music, whenever he’s at home you’ll get to hear lots
of amazing tones.
72. I have an older brother Kushal. He’s a workaholic, always at the office so you
don’t see much of him.
73. My younger brother, Hamza is a painter, so I’m sure you’re going to have a
fun time with him.
74. My younger brother is a nuisance, but don’t worry! He’s going to my uncle’s
place this holiday.

Sister:
75. My older sister Mary, is mad about Hindi songs almost as much as you.
76. I’m sure you’ll get on well with my younger sister, Naaz. She is made about
chocolates just like you! She can do anything for it.
77. I’m sure you’ll get on well with my younger sister. She is a nuisance, but she
can be really friendly.
78. I know you’ll be glad to meet my older sister, Jenifer. She is a linguist like you.
79. My older sister is really a good cook, she can make your favourite food.
80. I’m sure you’ll get on well with my older sister Naira. She’s a television addict
just like you.
81. My older sister Layaali is a hard worker always in her office, so you only see
her once in a week.
c) Describing school:
82. I go to an old school, with modern facilities. It was founded almost 45 years
ago.
It only takes me five minutes to walk to school from home.
83. I go to a very modern school which has got the latest technology. It almost
takes me thirty minutes to drive to school from home.
84. I go to a very old school, but with modern facilities.
85. I get up at six thirty to walk to school from my house. It’s about a ten minute
walk.
86. I go to a very old school. It was built nearly fifty years ago.
87. You’ll be glad to know it’s only a five minute walk to school from my house, so
you won’t have to get up early.
88. I go to a very old school. It was founded in 1970.
89. You’ll be glad to know our school has a football ground.
90. I go to an old school founded in 1970. It takes me five minutes to walk to
school from home.
91. I go to a very modern school. It was only built two years ago., but the sad thing
is, I have to get up at six o’clock to catch the bus to school. It’s an hour’s trip.

d) Describing teachers:

92. Wait till you meet our Math teacher. He is very strict but I’m sure you’ll like his
method of teaching.
93. I can’t wait you to meet my Islam teacher! He’s got a great sense of humour.
I’m sure you’re going to like him.
94. You’ll be glad to meet Mr. Ibrahim - our soft-hearted Dhivehi teacher! He
always shows some videos whenever he gets free time.
95. Wait till you see Mr. Hussain, he is the most strict teacher in our school.
96. Can’t wait you to meet Mr. Sharma, our Economics teacher - he is very friendly
and never scolds at us.
97. You should meet our account teacher Mr Khan. He is the biggest fan of
“Salman
Khan” on the planet, he always uses his dialogues while he teaches.
98. I can’t wait you to meet Mr. Mikes, our genius English teacher! He knows
almost all the dictionary words. He’s amazing.
99. Wait till you meet Miss Elizebath, our absent- minded chemistry teacher. She
never remembers to bring her pens when she comes and always takes pens
from students. So you better be ready for it.
 Some example sentences I showed to my students
A) Describing family members
1. I can’t wait you to meet my Dad. He is a bookworm, just like you and has got
your favourite Harry Potter collection, too.
2. Wait till you meet my mom. She’s crazy about love birds – just like you!
3. I have an older brother, Hamza, who’s the busiest man on the planet. He loves
sightseeing just like you and if you’re lucky enough to see him, I’ll ask him to
take you on a tour.
4. You must meet my older sister, Khuzaima. She lives in another town, but has
promised to teach you some animation skills – so bring your laptop!
5. I’m sure you’ll get on well with my younger brother Bilal. He loves making his
own YouTube videos – just like you.
6. I know you love learning new languages and I’m sure you’ll love to meet my
younger sister, Aysha. She knows Arabic a bit, but thinks she can speak better
than any Arab.

B) Describing school, and teachers

7. I know how well you play volleyball, so why don’t you join the school volley
team? I’m sure they’d love to learn some new tricks.
8. I can’t wait you to meet Mr Ben, our hilarious English teacher! He teaches us
more jokes than grammar!
9. I’ve told my classmates about your dribbling skills, and guess what? They’re
dying to meet you!

Note: This is an inclusive list of descriptive sentences of all my lovely

grade 10 students.

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Compiled on 24th April 2015