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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 361 · 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 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) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
  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 zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
  4. 4.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 dog is running after a ball. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) People are standing in a queue.
  5. 5.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 pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
  6. 6.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 man is jogging along the path. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
  7. 7.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 colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
  8. 8.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) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
  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) A dog is running after a ball. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
  10. 10.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) The family is sharing sweets. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  11. 11.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) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
  13. 13.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) There is a well beside the field. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
  14. 14.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) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
  15. 15.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) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
  16. 16.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 woman is buying bananas. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
  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 cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  18. 18.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) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
  19. 19.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 man is selling roasted corn. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) Colourful charts hang on the wall.
  20. 20.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 girl is wearing a party hat. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
  21. 21.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) Children are holding sparklers. (c) A man is selling roasted corn. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
  22. 22.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) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  23. 23.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 teacher is writing on the board. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  24. 24.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 man is jogging along the path. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
  25. 25.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 nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) Hens are pecking near the hut. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
  26. 26.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 nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
  28. 28.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) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
  29. 29.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) Hens are pecking near the hut. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  30. 30.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 sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
  31. 31.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 empty bench stands under a tree. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  32. 32.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) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
  33. 33.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 globe is kept on the table. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) Green fields stretch far away. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  34. 34.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 cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  35. 35.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) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  36. 36.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 butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
  37. 37.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 tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
  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) A woman is buying bananas. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  39. 39.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
  40. 40.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 train is pulling into the station. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.

Answer key

  1. A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  2. Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  3. A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
  4. A dog is running after a ball.
  5. A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  6. A man is jogging along the path.
  7. A small crab is walking on the sand.
  8. Ducks are swimming in the water.
  9. A boatman is rowing his boat.
  10. Rain is falling on the road.
  11. Students are sitting at their desks.
  12. A blue bus is arriving.
  13. Students are sitting at their desks.
  14. A train is pulling into the station.
  15. Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  16. A woman is buying bananas.
  17. Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  18. A mother is rolling chapatis.
  19. A man is selling roasted corn.
  20. A mother is rolling chapatis.
  21. Children are holding sparklers.
  22. A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  23. The teacher is writing on the board.
  24. A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  25. Seagulls are flying over the water.
  26. A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  27. A farmer is ploughing the field.
  28. A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  29. Hens are pecking near the hut.
  30. A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  31. Parents are cheering from the stands.
  32. Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
  33. Green fields stretch far away.
  34. The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  35. A girl is wearing a party hat.
  36. A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  37. Students are sitting at their desks.
  38. A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  39. A coach is blowing a whistle.
  40. Dark clouds cover the sky.

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