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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 174 · 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 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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
  2. 2.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) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
  3. 3.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) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
  4. 4.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 train is pulling into the station. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) An empty bench stands under a tree. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  5. 5.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 pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
  6. 6.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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
  7. 7.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  8. 8.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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  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 boatman is rowing his boat. (b) A full moon is shining in the sky. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
  10. 10.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) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  11. 11.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 girl is reading at a table. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) Children are planting saplings. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  13. 13.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 mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  15. 15.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 butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  16. 16.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 pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  17. 17.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) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
  18. 18.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 cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
  19. 19.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 mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  20. 20.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) Children are planting saplings. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
  21. 21.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) People are standing in a queue. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
  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 globe is kept on the table. (b) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
  23. 23.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) The family is sharing sweets. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
  24. 24.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) A girl is wearing a party hat. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  25. 25.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) Hens are pecking near the hut. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  26. 26.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  27. 27.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) A man is selling roasted corn. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  28. 28.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) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  29. 29.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) Children are floating paper boats. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  30. 30.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 butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
  31. 31.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 boy is crossing the finish line. (b) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) Children are floating paper boats.
  32. 32.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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) There is a well beside the field.
  33. 33.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
  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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  36. 36.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) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) People are standing in a queue.
  37. 37.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) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
  38. 38.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 boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
  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) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) A blue bus is arriving. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) A blue bus is arriving. (c) A man is selling roasted corn. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.

Answer key

  1. A train is pulling into the station.
  2. Two children are swinging happily.
  3. People are walking with umbrellas.
  4. An empty bench stands under a tree.
  5. The family is sharing sweets.
  6. The teacher is writing on the board.
  7. Dark clouds cover the sky.
  8. A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  9. A boatman is rowing his boat.
  10. The doctor is checking a boy.
  11. A girl is flying a kite.
  12. A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  13. A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  14. A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  15. A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  16. An empty bench stands under a tree.
  17. A boy is crossing the finish line.
  18. The gardener is holding a watering can.
  19. A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  20. The doctor is checking a boy.
  21. People are standing in a queue.
  22. Tall shelves are full of books.
  23. A nurse is holding a thermometer.
  24. A girl is wearing a party hat.
  25. Hens are pecking near the hut.
  26. Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  27. Her friends are clapping and singing.
  28. Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  29. Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  30. A globe is kept on the table.
  31. A boy is crossing the finish line.
  32. There is a well beside the field.
  33. The teacher is writing on the board.
  34. A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  35. The teacher is writing on the board.
  36. Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  37. A boy is crossing the finish line.
  38. A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  39. People are walking with umbrellas.
  40. A blue bus is arriving.

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