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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 322 · 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 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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) Children are floating paper boats.
  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 describes this picture?     (a) Green fields stretch far away. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
  3. 3.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 big cake has eight candles on it. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
  4. 4.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) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
  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) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  6. 6.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) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  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 describes this picture?     (a) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (d) There is a well beside the field.
  8. 8.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) Green fields stretch far away. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  9. 9.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) Two children are swinging happily. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  10. 10.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 boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
  11. 11.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  12. 12.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 tea seller is carrying a kettle. (b) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
  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 cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
  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 describes this picture?     (a) A girl is reading at a table. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  15. 15.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) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  16. 16.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) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  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 describes this picture?     (a) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  18. 18.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 pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  19. 19.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) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?     (a) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
  21. 21.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 teacher is writing on the board. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
  22. 22.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) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
  23. 23.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 train is pulling into the station. (b) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
  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) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  25. 25.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) Hens are pecking near the hut. (b) Green fields stretch far away. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) There is a well beside the field.
  26. 26.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) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
  27. 27.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 poster about clean hands is on the wall. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  28. 28.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) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) Children are planting saplings.
  29. 29.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 girl is reading at a table. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
  30. 30.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) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
  31. 31.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 tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
  32. 32.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
  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 colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  34. 34.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) A globe is kept on the table. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  35. 35.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
  36. 36.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) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) Hens are pecking near the hut.
  37. 37.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 man is selling roasted corn. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  38. 38.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 small crab is walking on the sand. (c) An empty bench stands under a tree. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
  39. 39.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) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?     (a) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.

Answer key

  1. Ducks are swimming in the water.
  2. Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  3. A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  4. A train is pulling into the station.
  5. A dog is running after a ball.
  6. A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  7. A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  8. A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  9. A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  10. A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  11. Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  12. A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
  13. Children are pointing at the animals.
  14. A girl is wearing a party hat.
  15. Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  16. People are walking with umbrellas.
  17. Tall shelves are full of books.
  18. A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  19. A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  20. An empty bench stands under a tree.
  21. A boy is crossing the finish line.
  22. A farmer is ploughing the field.
  23. A train is pulling into the station.
  24. Her friends are clapping and singing.
  25. Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
  26. The sun is setting over the sea.
  27. Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  28. Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  29. A girl is reading at a table.
  30. Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  31. A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  32. A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  33. A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  34. A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  35. Women are washing clothes by the river.
  36. Patients are waiting on chairs.
  37. Children are planting saplings.
  38. A small crab is walking on the sand.
  39. A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  40. Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.

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