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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 137 · 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 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 describes this picture?
    (a) A girl is flying a kite. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
  2. 2.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) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
  3. 3.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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A boatman is rowing his boat. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
  4. 4.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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
  5. 5.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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) A girl is wearing a party hat. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
  6. 6.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 butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  7. 7.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  8. 8.Imagine this picture:
    A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  9. 9.Imagine this picture:
    A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
  10. 10.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) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
  11. 11.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) A girl is reading at a table. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
  12. 12.Imagine this picture:
    A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) A girl is wearing a party hat. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
  13. 13.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) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
  14. 14.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) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
  15. 15.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) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  16. 16.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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
  17. 17.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) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
  18. 18.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 boy is building a sandcastle. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) Runners are racing on the track. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
  20. 20.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 describes this picture?
    (a) The family is sharing sweets. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
  21. 21.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 describes this picture?
    (a) A farmer is ploughing the field. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
  22. 22.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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  23. 23.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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) A girl is wearing a party hat. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
  24. 24.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) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
  25. 25.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  26. 26.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) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  27. 27.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 tea seller is carrying a kettle. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
  28. 28.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) A girl is reading at a table. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
  29. 29.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 describes this picture?
    (a) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) A man is selling roasted corn. (c) Hens are pecking near the hut. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
  30. 30.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 describes this picture?
    (a) A girl is flying a kite. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  31. 31.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 tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  32. 32.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) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) A boatman is rowing his boat. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  33. 33.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A dog is running after a ball. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
  34. 34.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  35. 35.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) Parents are cheering from the stands. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
  36. 36.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 describes this picture?
    (a) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
  37. 37.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 man is selling roasted corn. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  38. 38.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 family is sharing sweets. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  39. 39.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) Children are holding sparklers. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) A blue bus is arriving.

Answer key

  1. People are standing in a queue.
  2. Runners are racing on the track.
  3. People are walking with umbrellas.
  4. A woman is buying bananas.
  5. A girl is wearing a party hat.
  6. A full moon is shining in the sky.
  7. Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  8. A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  9. Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  10. Dark clouds cover the sky.
  11. A man is jogging along the path.
  12. A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  13. Students are sitting at their desks.
  14. Students are sitting at their desks.
  15. Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  16. The sun is setting over the sea.
  17. A man is selling roasted corn.
  18. A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  19. The teacher is writing on the board.
  20. Green fields stretch far away.
  21. A farmer is ploughing the field.
  22. A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  23. Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  24. A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  25. Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
  26. Runners are racing on the track.
  27. Colourful charts hang on the wall.
  28. Rain is falling on the road.
  29. Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  30. A blue bus is arriving.
  31. A girl is reading at a table.
  32. A boatman is rowing his boat.
  33. The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  34. Two children are swinging happily.
  35. An old man is holding a walking stick.
  36. Patients are waiting on chairs.
  37. Two children are swinging happily.
  38. A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  39. Children are holding sparklers.
  40. A nurse is holding a thermometer.

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