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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 278 · 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 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 colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
  2. 2.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) Runners are racing on the track. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
  3. 3.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 tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) There is a well beside the field. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
  4. 4.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 tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
  5. 5.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  6. 6.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) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  7. 7.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) Hens are pecking near the hut. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) A farmer is ploughing the field. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  9. 9.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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
  10. 10.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) A dog is running after a ball. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  11. 11.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) Children are planting saplings. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  12. 12.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) Rain is falling on the road. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  13. 13.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) Parents are cheering from the stands. (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.
  14. 14.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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
  16. 16.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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  17. 17.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 basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
  18. 18.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 sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) Hens are pecking near the hut. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
  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 zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  20. 20.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) Children are holding sparklers. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) Parents are cheering from the stands. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
  22. 22.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) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
  23. 23.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) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
  24. 24.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 boatman is rowing his boat. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
  25. 25.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) A dog is running after a ball. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  26. 26.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 carrying a school bag. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
  27. 27.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 sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) The librarian is stamping a book. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
  29. 29.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 porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  30. 30.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) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
  31. 31.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) Green fields stretch far away. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
  32. 32.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) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
  33. 33.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  34. 34.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) A boy is crossing the finish line. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) There is a well beside the field. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
  36. 36.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 cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) People are standing in a queue.
  37. 37.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 tired rickshaw puller is resting. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  38. 38.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 man is jogging along the path. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
  39. 39.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) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
  40. 40.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.

Answer key

  1. A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  2. Runners are racing on the track.
  3. There is a well beside the field.
  4. The librarian is stamping a book.
  5. The doctor is checking a boy.
  6. Students are sitting at their desks.
  7. A globe is kept on the table.
  8. A farmer is ploughing the field.
  9. Parents are cheering from the stands.
  10. A dog is running after a ball.
  11. Children are planting saplings.
  12. A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  13. Parents are cheering from the stands.
  14. A boy is crossing the finish line.
  15. Students are sitting at their desks.
  16. A girl is wearing a party hat.
  17. Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  18. An old man is holding a walking stick.
  19. Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  20. A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  21. Parents are cheering from the stands.
  22. Patients are waiting on chairs.
  23. Dark clouds cover the sky.
  24. The sun is setting over the sea.
  25. Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  26. People are walking with umbrellas.
  27. Children are pointing at the animals.
  28. Rain is falling on the road.
  29. A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  30. Children are floating paper boats.
  31. A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  32. A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  33. The teacher is writing on the board.
  34. A boy is crossing the finish line.
  35. A coach is blowing a whistle.
  36. People are standing in a queue.
  37. A girl is carrying a school bag.
  38. A man is jogging along the path.
  39. The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  40. A mother is rolling chapatis.

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