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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 329 · 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 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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
  2. 2.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 doctor is checking a boy. (b) A man is selling roasted corn. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
  3. 3.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 tea seller is carrying a kettle. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
  4. 4.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 coach is blowing a whistle. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  5. 5.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 farmer is ploughing the field. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) Hens are pecking near the hut. (d) There is a well beside the field.
  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) Green fields stretch far away. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
  7. 7.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) Parents are cheering from the stands. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
  8. 8.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 train is pulling into the station. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  9. 9.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 dog is running after a ball. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
  10. 10.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 tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
  12. 12.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) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
  13. 13.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 full moon is shining in the sky. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
  14. 14.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) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  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) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) A boatman is rowing his boat. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  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) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
  17. 17.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) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  18. 18.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) Two children are swinging happily. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  19. 19.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) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) Children are floating paper boats.
  20. 20.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 planting saplings. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
  21. 21.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) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) People are standing in a queue.
  24. 24.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) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
  25. 25.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) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) An empty bench stands under a tree. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
  26. 26.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 girl is wearing a party hat. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) Hens are pecking near the hut. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  28. 28.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) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  29. 29.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) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
  30. 30.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 cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  31. 31.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 cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
  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) A man is jogging along the path. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) Hens are pecking near the hut.
  33. 33.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 girl is carrying a school bag. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
  34. 34.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 full moon is shining in the sky. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) A man is selling roasted corn. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
  35. 35.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) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
  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) Green fields stretch far away. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
  37. 37.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 tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  38. 38.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 sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  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) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A girl is reading at a table.

Answer key

  1. Runners are racing on the track.
  2. The doctor is checking a boy.
  3. A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  4. A dog is running after a ball.
  5. A big cake has eight candles on it.
  6. A globe is kept on the table.
  7. Children are floating paper boats.
  8. A train is pulling into the station.
  9. Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  10. A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  11. A woman is buying bananas.
  12. Students are sitting at their desks.
  13. A farmer is ploughing the field.
  14. The family is sharing sweets.
  15. People are walking with umbrellas.
  16. Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  17. Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  18. The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  19. Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  20. Children are planting saplings.
  21. A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  22. Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  23. Runners are racing on the track.
  24. A mother is rolling chapatis.
  25. An empty bench stands under a tree.
  26. Colourful charts hang on the wall.
  27. A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  28. A girl is wearing a party hat.
  29. The sun is setting over the sea.
  30. A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  31. A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  32. Hens are pecking near the hut.
  33. A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  34. The teacher is writing on the board.
  35. A boy is building a sandcastle.
  36. Two children are swinging happily.
  37. A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  38. A man is jogging along the path.
  39. A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  40. A mother is rolling chapatis.

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