Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 159 · 40 questions

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.

1. 1.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 big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
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) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
3. 3.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 man is selling roasted corn. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
4. 4.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 boy is building a sandcastle. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
5. 5.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) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
6. 6.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
7. 7.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 tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
8. 8.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) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) Hens are pecking near the hut. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
9. 9.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) Children are holding sparklers. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
10. 10.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 tired rickshaw puller is resting. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
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 describes this picture? (a) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
12. 12.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) A small crab is walking on the sand. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
13. 13.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 tired rickshaw puller is resting. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
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) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) A man is selling roasted corn. (d) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
15. 15.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 boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) A man is selling roasted corn. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
16. 16.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Two children are swinging happily. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
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) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
18. 18.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) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
19. 19.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 train is pulling into the station. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
20. 20.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) Rain is falling on the road. (b) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
21. 21.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 pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
22. 22.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) Green fields stretch far away. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
23. 23.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) A boatman is rowing his boat. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
24. 24.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) There is a well beside the field. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
25. 25.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) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
26. 26.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) Two children are swinging happily. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
28. 28.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 butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
29. 29.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) A train is pulling into the station. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
30. 30.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) Runners are racing on the track. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
32. 32.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) Runners are racing on the track. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
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 boy is building a sandcastle. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) An empty bench stands under a tree. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
34. 34.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) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
35. 35.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 does NOT fit this picture? (a) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
36. 36.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) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
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 describes this picture? (a) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
38. 38.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 porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
39. 39.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) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
40. 40.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) Rain is falling on the road. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.

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