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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 270 · 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 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) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
  2. 2.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) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
  3. 3.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 man is jogging along the path. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) An empty bench stands under a tree. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A dog is running after a ball. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
  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) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
  6. 6.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 cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) A boatman is rowing his boat. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  7. 7.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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  8. 8.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) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) People are standing in a queue.
  9. 9.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 boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  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 small crab is walking on the sand. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
  11. 11.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 cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  12. 12.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
  13. 13.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) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) Children are planting saplings.
  14. 14.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) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
  15. 15.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) Two children are swinging happily. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) There is a well beside the field.
  17. 17.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) The family is sharing sweets. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) A boy is crossing the finish line. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
  19. 19.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 cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
  20. 20.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) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  21. 21.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) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
  22. 22.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) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  23. 23.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
  24. 24.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 doctor is checking a boy. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
  25. 25.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) Two children are swinging happily. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  26. 26.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) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
  27. 27.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) Green fields stretch far away. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
  28. 28.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 butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
  29. 29.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
  30. 30.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) Hens are pecking near the hut. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
  31. 31.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) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
  32. 32.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 nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  33. 33.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 boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
  34. 34.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) Runners are racing on the track. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  35. 35.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  36. 36.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
  38. 38.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) Runners are racing on the track. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
  39. 39.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 coach is blowing a whistle. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
  40. 40.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 crossing the finish line. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.

Answer key

  1. A farmer is ploughing the field.
  2. A train is pulling into the station.
  3. The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  4. A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  5. A small crab is walking on the sand.
  6. A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  7. A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  8. People are standing in a queue.
  9. The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  10. A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  11. Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  12. Two children are swinging happily.
  13. Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  14. A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  15. Two children are swinging happily.
  16. There is a well beside the field.
  17. A boy is building a sandcastle.
  18. A boy is crossing the finish line.
  19. A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  20. Runners are racing on the track.
  21. Parents are cheering from the stands.
  22. Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  23. A blue bus is arriving.
  24. A girl is carrying a school bag.
  25. The teacher is writing on the board.
  26. A big cake has eight candles on it.
  27. A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  28. A train is pulling into the station.
  29. Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  30. Hens are pecking near the hut.
  31. A woman is buying bananas.
  32. Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  33. A boy is crossing the finish line.
  34. A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  35. Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  36. A dog is running after a ball.
  37. Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  38. Rain is falling on the road.
  39. Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  40. Colourful charts hang on the wall.

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