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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 64 · 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 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 farmer is ploughing the field. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
  2. 2.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) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
  3. 3.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 doctor is checking a boy. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
  4. 4.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) Rain is falling on the road. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) Children are floating paper boats.
  5. 5.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) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) A full moon is shining in the sky. (c) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  6. 6.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) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?     (a) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
  8. 8.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 boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?     (a) People are standing in a queue. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
  10. 10.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 cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) A man is selling roasted corn. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  11. 11.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) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) Children are floating paper boats.
  12. 12.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) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
  13. 13.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 cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  14. 14.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) The librarian is stamping a book. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) Green fields stretch far away. (d) There is a well beside the field.
  15. 15.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 cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
  16. 16.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 big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  17. 17.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) People are standing in a queue. (b) A farmer is ploughing the field. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  18. 18.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) Children are planting saplings. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  19. 19.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 tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  20. 20.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 boy is building a sandcastle. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  21. 21.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 boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  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 tea seller is carrying a kettle. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  23. 23.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 cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  24. 24.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) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  25. 25.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 blue bus is arriving. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  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 describes this picture?     (a) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
  27. 27.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) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
  28. 28.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) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
  29. 29.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 does NOT fit this picture?     (a) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  30. 30.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 does NOT fit this picture?     (a) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
  31. 31.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) There is a well beside the field. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
  32. 32.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) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  33. 33.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) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) Children are planting saplings.
  34. 34.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) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
  35. 35.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) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  36. 36.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) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
  37. 37.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) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  38. 38.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 girl is wearing a party hat. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
  39. 39.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 boy is crossing the finish line. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
  40. 40.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) Children are holding sparklers. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.

Answer key

  1. A farmer is ploughing the field.
  2. Children are pointing at the animals.
  3. An old man is holding a walking stick.
  4. A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  5. A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  6. Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  7. An old man is holding a walking stick.
  8. Two children are swinging happily.
  9. A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  10. A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  11. Students are sitting at their desks.
  12. Students are sitting at their desks.
  13. A dog is running after a ball.
  14. The librarian is stamping a book.
  15. A coach is blowing a whistle.
  16. Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  17. A girl is wearing a party hat.
  18. Children are planting saplings.
  19. A train is pulling into the station.
  20. A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  21. A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  22. A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  23. Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  24. A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  25. Runners are racing on the track.
  26. Colourful charts hang on the wall.
  27. A small crab is walking on the sand.
  28. Tall shelves are full of books.
  29. Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  30. Parents are cheering from the stands.
  31. A girl is flying a kite.
  32. A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  33. Children are planting saplings.
  34. Patients are waiting on chairs.
  35. A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  36. A man is selling roasted corn.
  37. Tall shelves are full of books.
  38. A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  39. A boy is crossing the finish line.
  40. A full moon is shining in the sky.

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