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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 190 · 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 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) A boatman is rowing his boat. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
  2. 2.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) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  3. 3.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) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
  4. 4.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
  5. 5.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) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
  6. 6.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) Children are holding sparklers. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) Parents are cheering from the stands. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
  8. 8.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
  9. 9.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) A train is pulling into the station. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) Hens are pecking near the hut. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  10. 10.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) Green fields stretch far away. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
  11. 11.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 boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
  12. 12.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 nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  13. 13.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) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) A girl is wearing a party hat. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
  15. 15.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) Rain is falling on the road. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  16. 16.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 tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  17. 17.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) People are standing in a queue. (b) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) Children are floating paper boats.
  18. 18.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 frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
  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 zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  21. 21.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  22. 22.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 tired rickshaw puller is resting. (b) A blue bus is arriving. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  23. 23.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) Green fields stretch far away. (b) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
  24. 24.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) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
  25. 25.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 farmer is ploughing the field. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) A man is selling roasted corn. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
  26. 26.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) Children are planting saplings. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  27. 27.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) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
  28. 28.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) The librarian is stamping a book. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
  29. 29.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) Parents are cheering from the stands. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
  30. 30.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) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) The librarian is stamping a book. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  32. 32.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) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
  33. 33.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) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  34. 34.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) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
  35. 35.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 girl is flying a kite. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
  36. 36.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 sun is setting over the sea. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) Colourful charts hang on the wall.
  37. 37.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 sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) There is a well beside the field. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
  38. 38.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 girl is carrying a school bag. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) Hens are pecking near the hut. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  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) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
  40. 40.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) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.

Answer key

  1. Seagulls are flying over the water.
  2. Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  3. People are standing in a queue.
  4. Colourful charts hang on the wall.
  5. A girl is flying a kite.
  6. Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
  7. An old man is holding a walking stick.
  8. A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  9. The sun is setting over the sea.
  10. People are standing in a queue.
  11. A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  12. The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  13. People are walking with umbrellas.
  14. Students are sitting at their desks.
  15. Rain is falling on the road.
  16. The teacher is writing on the board.
  17. Children are floating paper boats.
  18. A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  19. A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
  20. Children are floating paper boats.
  21. A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
  22. A blue bus is arriving.
  23. Green fields stretch far away.
  24. Students are sitting at their desks.
  25. A farmer is ploughing the field.
  26. A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  27. Children are planting saplings.
  28. The librarian is stamping a book.
  29. Parents are cheering from the stands.
  30. Dark clouds cover the sky.
  31. The teacher is writing on the board.
  32. An empty bench stands under a tree.
  33. Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  34. The gardener is holding a watering can.
  35. Students are sitting at their desks.
  36. Colourful charts hang on the wall.
  37. A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  38. Patients are waiting on chairs.
  39. Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  40. Seagulls are flying over the water.

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