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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 367 · 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 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) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
  2. 2.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 gardener is holding a watering can. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  3. 3.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) Children are planting saplings. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
  4. 4.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 girl is carrying a school bag. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
  6. 6.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 librarian is stamping a book. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  7. 7.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 girl is reading at a table. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
  8. 8.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 teacher is writing on the board. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
  9. 9.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) A farmer is ploughing the field. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
  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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
  11. 11.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 girl is flying a kite. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
  12. 12.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) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
  13. 13.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) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  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 boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  15. 15.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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  16. 16.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) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
  17. 17.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) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
  18. 18.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) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  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 sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
  20. 20.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) Green fields stretch far away. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
  21. 21.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 basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
  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) A coach is blowing a whistle. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
  23. 23.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 basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  24. 24.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 boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
  25. 25.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 woman is buying bananas. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  26. 26.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) People are standing in a queue. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
  27. 27.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 boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
  28. 28.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) Children are planting saplings. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  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) A globe is kept on the table. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
  30. 30.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) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  31. 31.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) There is a well beside the field. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
  32. 32.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  33. 33.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 small crab is walking on the sand. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
  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 man is selling roasted corn. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  35. 35.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) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
  36. 36.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 describes this picture?
    (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
  37. 37.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) People are standing in a queue.
  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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
  39. 39.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) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.

Answer key

  1. Patients are waiting on chairs.
  2. A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  3. Children are planting saplings.
  4. Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  5. A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  6. A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  7. A man is jogging along the path.
  8. The teacher is writing on the board.
  9. A farmer is ploughing the field.
  10. A boy is building a sandcastle.
  11. A boy is building a sandcastle.
  12. A dog is running after a ball.
  13. A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  14. Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  15. A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  16. A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  17. A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  18. A small crab is walking on the sand.
  19. People are walking with umbrellas.
  20. Green fields stretch far away.
  21. A girl is reading at a table.
  22. A girl is reading at a table.
  23. A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  24. A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  25. A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  26. Children are pointing at the animals.
  27. A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  28. Children are planting saplings.
  29. Dark clouds cover the sky.
  30. A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  31. A man is selling roasted corn.
  32. The teacher is writing on the board.
  33. An empty bench stands under a tree.
  34. A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  35. The gardener is holding a watering can.
  36. Ducks are swimming in the water.
  37. People are standing in a queue.
  38. Tall shelves are full of books.
  39. A mother is rolling chapatis.
  40. A cow is standing in the middle of the road.

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