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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 504 · 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 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) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
  2. 2.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 boatman is rowing his boat. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
  3. 3.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) Parents are cheering from the stands. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
  4. 4.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 walking with umbrellas. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
  5. 5.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) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  6. 6.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 basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  8. 8.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) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) A boatman is rowing his boat. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  9. 9.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 small crab is walking on the sand. (b) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  10. 10.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 man is selling roasted corn. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
  11. 11.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 tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
  12. 12.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) Two children are swinging happily. (c) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
  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 describes this picture?     (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
  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 dog is running after a ball. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  15. 15.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) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  16. 16.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 girl is wearing a party hat. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
  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) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  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 describes this picture?     (a) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
  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) A girl is flying a kite. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
  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 train is pulling into the station. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  21. 21.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) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
  22. 22.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
  23. 23.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 building a sandcastle. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) Hens are pecking near the hut.
  24. 24.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) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  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 girl is reading at a table. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?     (a) A globe is kept on the table. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
  27. 27.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 pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
  28. 28.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 boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
  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 nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
  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 describes this picture?     (a) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  31. 31.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 doctor is checking a boy. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
  32. 32.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) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  33. 33.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) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
  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 describes this picture?     (a) A woman is buying bananas. (b) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  35. 35.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 pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  36. 36.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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
  37. 37.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  38. 38.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 boy is building a sandcastle. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
  39. 39.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) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
  40. 40.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 man is jogging along the path. (c) An empty bench stands under a tree. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.

Answer key

  1. Parents are cheering from the stands.
  2. Dark clouds cover the sky.
  3. A full moon is shining in the sky.
  4. A man is selling roasted corn.
  5. A girl is wearing a party hat.
  6. Seagulls are flying over the water.
  7. A boy is crossing the finish line.
  8. A blue bus is arriving.
  9. A small crab is walking on the sand.
  10. A man is selling roasted corn.
  11. A woman is buying bananas.
  12. A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  13. A mother is rolling chapatis.
  14. A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  15. Women are washing clothes by the river.
  16. An empty bench stands under a tree.
  17. A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  18. The sun is setting over the sea.
  19. A girl is flying a kite.
  20. A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  21. Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  22. Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  23. Hens are pecking near the hut.
  24. Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  25. Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  26. Two children are swinging happily.
  27. A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  28. A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  29. A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  30. Tall shelves are full of books.
  31. The doctor is checking a boy.
  32. A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  33. A nurse is holding a thermometer.
  34. A globe is kept on the table.
  35. A globe is kept on the table.
  36. Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  37. Tall shelves are full of books.
  38. A boy is building a sandcastle.
  39. Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
  40. Shops are lit up with bright lights.

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