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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 13 · 40 questions
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Writing tip (Look, then write): Look at the whole picture first: where is it — a park, a market, a station? Then describe each part: who is there and what they are doing (A woman is buying bananas.). Do not add things that are not in the picture.

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  1. 1.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.

    Which sentence describes this picture?     (a) A man is jogging along the path. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
  2. 2.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) A train is pulling into the station. (b) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
  3. 3.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
  4. 4.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.

    Which sentence describes this picture?     (a) A girl is carrying a school bag. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  5. 5.Imagine this picture:
    A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
  6. 6.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) A small crab is walking on the sand. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  7. 7.Imagine this picture:
    A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) People are standing in a queue.
  8. 8.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) A man is selling roasted corn. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
  9. 9.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.

    Which sentence describes this picture?     (a) A small crab is walking on the sand. (b) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
  10. 10.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.

    Which sentence describes this picture?     (a) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  11. 11.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
  12. 12.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.

    Which sentence describes this picture?     (a) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) An empty bench stands under a tree. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
  13. 13.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  14. 14.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.

    Which sentence describes this picture?     (a) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
  16. 16.Imagine this picture:
    A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
  17. 17.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
  18. 18.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) A coach is blowing a whistle. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
  19. 19.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.

    Which sentence describes this picture?     (a) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  20. 20.Imagine this picture:
    A zoo: a tiger resting behind a fence, a giraffe eating leaves, children pointing at the animals and a zookeeper with a bucket.

    Which sentence describes this picture?     (a) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  21. 21.Imagine this picture:
    A zoo: a tiger resting behind a fence, a giraffe eating leaves, children pointing at the animals and a zookeeper with a bucket.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  22. 22.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.

    Which sentence describes this picture?     (a) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  23. 23.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.

    Which sentence describes this picture?     (a) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
  24. 24.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
  25. 25.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.

    Which sentence describes this picture?     (a) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
  26. 26.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.

    Which sentence describes this picture?     (a) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
  27. 27.Imagine this picture:
    A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) A blue bus is arriving. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) There is a well beside the field.
  28. 28.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.

    Which sentence describes this picture?     (a) A dog is running after a ball. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
  29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
  30. 30.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.

    Which sentence describes this picture?     (a) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  31. 31.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.

    Which sentence describes this picture?     (a) The librarian is stamping a book. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
  32. 32.Imagine this picture:
    A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.

    Which sentence describes this picture?     (a) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
  33. 33.Imagine this picture:
    A farm: a farmer ploughing with two bullocks, hens pecking near a hut, a well beside the field and green fields far away.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) Hens are pecking near the hut. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
  34. 34.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) A girl is wearing a party hat. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
  35. 35.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.

    Which sentence describes this picture?     (a) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
  36. 36.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.

    Which sentence describes this picture?     (a) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) A boatman is rowing his boat. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
  37. 37.Imagine this picture:
    A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.

    Which sentence describes this picture?     (a) A blue bus is arriving. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
  38. 38.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (b) A man is selling roasted corn. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  39. 39.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  40. 40.Imagine this picture:
    A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?     (a) A blue bus is arriving. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.

Answer key

  1. A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  2. Parents are cheering from the stands.
  3. A blue bus is arriving.
  4. The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  5. An empty bench stands under a tree.
  6. A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  7. People are walking with umbrellas.
  8. A man is selling roasted corn.
  9. Women are washing clothes by the river.
  10. A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  11. A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  12. Children are floating paper boats.
  13. Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  14. Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  15. Seagulls are flying over the water.
  16. A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  17. Colourful charts hang on the wall.
  18. A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
  19. Runners are racing on the track.
  20. A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  21. Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  22. A girl is reading at a table.
  23. Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  24. A mother is rolling chapatis.
  25. A boy is crossing the finish line.
  26. Ducks are swimming in the water.
  27. There is a well beside the field.
  28. Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  29. A blue bus is arriving.
  30. The librarian is stamping a book.
  31. A boatman is rowing his boat.
  32. The teacher is writing on the board.
  33. A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  34. The doctor is checking a boy.
  35. A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  36. A train is pulling into the station.
  37. Students are sitting at their desks.
  38. A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
  39. A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  40. A big cake has eight candles on it.

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