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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 379 · 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 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 old man is holding a walking stick. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
  3. 3.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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) The librarian is stamping a book. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
  6. 6.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 nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) People are standing in a queue.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A man is jogging along the path. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  8. 8.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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
  9. 9.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 gardener is holding a watering can. (b) A blue bus is arriving. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
  10. 10.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 zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  11. 11.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 blue bus is arriving. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  12. 12.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 blue bus is arriving. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) An empty bench stands under a tree. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) Runners are racing on the track. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  14. 14.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) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  15. 15.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) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  16. 16.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) Children are holding sparklers. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  17. 17.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) Children are floating paper boats. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  18. 18.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
  19. 19.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 tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  20. 20.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 basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) A blue bus is arriving. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
  21. 21.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) Children are planting saplings. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
  22. 22.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 globe is kept on the table. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
  23. 23.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) Runners are racing on the track. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  25. 25.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 boy is crossing the finish line. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  26. 26.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) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  27. 27.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 globe is kept on the table. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  28. 28.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) People are standing in a queue. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) There is a well beside the field. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
  30. 30.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 wearing a party hat. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) Children are floating paper boats.
  31. 31.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) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  33. 33.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
  34. 34.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) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
  36. 36.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  37. 37.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) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
  38. 38.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 porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (b) A full moon is shining in the sky. (c) Hens are pecking near the hut. (d) Colourful charts hang on the wall.
  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 butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  40. 40.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 sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.

Answer key

  1. An old man is holding a walking stick.
  2. Two children are swinging happily.
  3. The doctor is checking a boy.
  4. Dark clouds cover the sky.
  5. Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  6. A nurse is holding a thermometer.
  7. The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  8. Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  9. A blue bus is arriving.
  10. A girl is flying a kite.
  11. A blue bus is arriving.
  12. A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  13. Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  14. Ducks are swimming in the water.
  15. Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
  16. Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  17. Children are floating paper boats.
  18. Children are pointing at the animals.
  19. A train is pulling into the station.
  20. A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  21. A small crab is walking on the sand.
  22. A dog is running after a ball.
  23. A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  24. Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  25. The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  26. A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  27. A train is pulling into the station.
  28. A man is selling roasted corn.
  29. Students are sitting at their desks.
  30. Children are floating paper boats.
  31. A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  32. A girl is carrying a school bag.
  33. The teacher is writing on the board.
  34. Women are washing clothes by the river.
  35. The librarian is stamping a book.
  36. Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  37. Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  38. A full moon is shining in the sky.
  39. A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  40. A sign on the wall says “Silence”.

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