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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 680 · 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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  2. 2.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) A farmer is ploughing the field. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  3. 3.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
  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) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
  5. 5.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) A globe is kept on the table. (c) Green fields stretch far away. (d) Colourful charts hang on the wall.
  6. 6.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) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  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) A girl is flying a kite. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
  8. 8.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 tired rickshaw puller is resting. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
  9. 9.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) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  10. 10.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 old man is holding a walking stick. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  11. 11.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) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
  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 cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
  13. 13.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) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
  14. 14.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) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  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) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  16. 16.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 tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  17. 17.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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  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) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) There is a well beside the field.
  19. 19.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) Children are planting saplings. (c) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
  20. 20.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) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
  21. 21.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) A girl is reading at a table. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
  22. 22.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
  23. 23.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 boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
  24. 24.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) Rain is falling on the road. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
  25. 25.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 girl is reading at a table. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  26. 26.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  27. 27.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) Rain is falling on the road. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
  28. 28.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
  29. 29.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) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
  30. 30.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) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  31. 31.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) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) Children are planting saplings.
  32. 32.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 sun is setting over the sea. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  33. 33.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 cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  34. 34.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) There is a well beside the field. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
  35. 35.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 girl is reading at a table. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
  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) Children are holding sparklers. (b) A blue bus is arriving. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  38. 38.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 boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
  39. 39.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 tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) There is a well beside the field.
  40. 40.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 cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) Green fields stretch far away.

Answer key

  1. The teacher is writing on the board.
  2. A farmer is ploughing the field.
  3. Runners are racing on the track.
  4. A train is pulling into the station.
  5. Green fields stretch far away.
  6. Her friends are clapping and singing.
  7. A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  8. A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  9. Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  10. An old man is holding a walking stick.
  11. A nurse is holding a thermometer.
  12. The family is sharing sweets.
  13. The teacher is writing on the board.
  14. People are walking with umbrellas.
  15. Parents are cheering from the stands.
  16. A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  17. Ducks are swimming in the water.
  18. Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
  19. A small crab is walking on the sand.
  20. Women are washing clothes by the river.
  21. A girl is reading at a table.
  22. A small crab is walking on the sand.
  23. A coach is blowing a whistle.
  24. Her friends are clapping and singing.
  25. A girl is reading at a table.
  26. A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  27. Rain is falling on the road.
  28. A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
  29. A full moon is shining in the sky.
  30. A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  31. A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  32. Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  33. A globe is kept on the table.
  34. There is a well beside the field.
  35. Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  36. A blue bus is arriving.
  37. A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  38. A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  39. There is a well beside the field.
  40. A cow is standing in the middle of the road.

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