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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 638 · 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 does NOT fit this picture?     (a) Runners are racing on the track. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  2. 2.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) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
  3. 3.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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) A full moon is shining in the sky. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
  4. 4.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) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (c) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
  5. 5.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) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) Children are floating paper boats.
  6. 6.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) Children are floating paper boats. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
  7. 7.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
  8. 8.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
  9. 9.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) Rain is falling on the road. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
  10. 10.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) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
  11. 11.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) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
  12. 12.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 boatman is rowing his boat. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  13. 13.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 pointing at the animals. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
  14. 14.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 small crab is walking on the sand. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  15. 15.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) Green fields stretch far away. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) Hens are pecking near the hut.
  16. 16.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  17. 17.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) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
  18. 18.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 librarian is stamping a book. (b) Green fields stretch far away. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  19. 19.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 man is jogging along the path. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  20. 20.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 zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
  21. 21.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 boatman is rowing his boat. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  22. 22.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?     (a) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  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 describes this picture?     (a) A small crab is walking on the sand. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
  25. 25.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) Children are planting saplings. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
  26. 26.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 tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
  27. 27.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 zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
  28. 28.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 small crab is walking on the sand. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) A girl is wearing a party hat. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
  30. 30.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) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  31. 31.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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) People are standing in a queue.
  32. 32.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
  33. 33.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 farmer is ploughing the field. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) Children are planting saplings.
  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) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) A boatman is rowing his boat. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  35. 35.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) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  36. 36.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 man is selling roasted corn. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
  37. 37.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) People are standing in a queue. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) There is a well beside the field. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
  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) A dog is running after a ball. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
  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) A globe is kept on the table. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) Colourful charts hang on the wall.
  40. 40.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 poster about clean hands is on the wall. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.

Answer key

  1. A globe is kept on the table.
  2. A boy is crossing the finish line.
  3. An empty bench stands under a tree.
  4. A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  5. Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  6. Women are washing clothes by the river.
  7. A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
  8. The teacher is writing on the board.
  9. Women are washing clothes by the river.
  10. A coach is blowing a whistle.
  11. A train is pulling into the station.
  12. Parents are cheering from the stands.
  13. Children are pointing at the animals.
  14. Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  15. A woman is buying bananas.
  16. Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  17. A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  18. The librarian is stamping a book.
  19. A man is jogging along the path.
  20. The gardener is holding a watering can.
  21. A woman is buying bananas.
  22. A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  23. The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  24. Two children are swinging happily.
  25. A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  26. Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  27. A boatman is rowing his boat.
  28. Students are sitting at their desks.
  29. The doctor is checking a boy.
  30. A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  31. People are standing in a queue.
  32. Colourful charts hang on the wall.
  33. A nurse is holding a thermometer.
  34. The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  35. Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  36. The sun is setting over the sea.
  37. People are standing in a queue.
  38. A woman is buying bananas.
  39. Women are washing clothes by the river.
  40. An old man is holding a walking stick.

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