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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 669 · 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 tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) Children are planting saplings.
  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) Hens are pecking near the hut. (b) A farmer is ploughing the field. (c) Green fields stretch far away. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  3. 3.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
  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) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
  5. 5.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) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
  6. 6.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 train is pulling into the station. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  7. 7.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) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  8. 8.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) Children are planting saplings. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  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) A girl is carrying a school bag. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
  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) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  12. 12.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 doctor is checking a boy. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  13. 13.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) A man is selling roasted corn. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
  14. 14.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) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
  15. 15.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) The family is sharing sweets. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
  16. 16.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) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
  17. 17.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) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
  18. 18.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) Children are floating paper boats. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) People are standing in a queue.
  19. 19.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) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
  20. 20.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) Children are planting saplings. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
  21. 21.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) Two children are swinging happily. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  22. 22.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  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 train is pulling into the station. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  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) Green fields stretch far away. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  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) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
  26. 26.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
  27. 27.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) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
  28. 28.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) Two children are swinging happily. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
  30. 30.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) Runners are racing on the track. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
  31. 31.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 woman is buying bananas. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  32. 32.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 boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  33. 33.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) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
  36. 36.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 tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  37. 37.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) A dog is running after a ball. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) Hens are pecking near the hut. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  39. 39.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) Children are floating paper boats. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  40. 40.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.

Answer key

  1. Patients are waiting on chairs.
  2. Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  3. Children are holding sparklers.
  4. The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  5. Ducks are swimming in the water.
  6. A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  7. A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  8. Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  9. A globe is kept on the table.
  10. A boy is crossing the finish line.
  11. Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  12. A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  13. A man is selling roasted corn.
  14. Tall shelves are full of books.
  15. A big cake has eight candles on it.
  16. A woman is buying bananas.
  17. The doctor is checking a boy.
  18. People are standing in a queue.
  19. Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  20. The doctor is checking a boy.
  21. Two children are swinging happily.
  22. A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  23. A train is pulling into the station.
  24. A dog is running after a ball.
  25. A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
  26. A mother is rolling chapatis.
  27. A boy is crossing the finish line.
  28. A farmer is ploughing the field.
  29. Students are sitting at their desks.
  30. Runners are racing on the track.
  31. A woman is buying bananas.
  32. Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  33. A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  34. A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  35. Women are washing clothes by the river.
  36. A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  37. Green fields stretch far away.
  38. Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  39. Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  40. Parents are cheering from the stands.

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