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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 692 · 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 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) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
  2. 2.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) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
  3. 3.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 boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  5. 5.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) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
  6. 6.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 blue bus is arriving. (c) An empty bench stands under a tree. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
  7. 7.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) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) Children are planting saplings.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) Runners are racing on the track. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
  9. 9.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) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  10. 10.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) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  11. 11.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) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
  12. 12.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) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) A girl is wearing a party hat. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  13. 13.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 tired rickshaw puller is resting. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  14. 14.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) Hens are pecking near the hut. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
  15. 15.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) A globe is kept on the table. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
  16. 16.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 man is selling roasted corn. (b) A full moon is shining in the sky. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  17. 17.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) Runners are racing on the track. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  18. 18.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) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  19. 19.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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
  20. 20.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 tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
  21. 21.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) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
  22. 22.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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  23. 23.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) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  24. 24.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 tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
  25. 25.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 man is selling roasted corn. (b) A full moon is shining in the sky. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  26. 26.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 pointing at the animals. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (d) A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (c) Hens are pecking near the hut. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  29. 29.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
  30. 30.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) Green fields stretch far away. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
  31. 31.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 riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
  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) A dog is running after a ball. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
  33. 33.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) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  34. 34.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 train is pulling into the station. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
  36. 36.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 cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  37. 37.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) Children are floating paper boats.
  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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) A girl is wearing a party hat. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  39. 39.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) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  40. 40.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) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) Children are holding sparklers.

Answer key

  1. The teacher is writing on the board.
  2. Her friends are clapping and singing.
  3. A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  4. Dark clouds cover the sky.
  5. A mother is rolling chapatis.
  6. A blue bus is arriving.
  7. Children are planting saplings.
  8. Runners are racing on the track.
  9. Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  10. Her friends are clapping and singing.
  11. Seagulls are flying over the water.
  12. A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  13. People are standing in a queue.
  14. A woman is buying bananas.
  15. A globe is kept on the table.
  16. The family is sharing sweets.
  17. A nurse is holding a thermometer.
  18. Dark clouds cover the sky.
  19. An old man is holding a walking stick.
  20. Colourful charts hang on the wall.
  21. A big cake has eight candles on it.
  22. A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  23. The gardener is holding a watering can.
  24. A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  25. Children are planting saplings.
  26. A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  27. A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  28. A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  29. A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  30. Green fields stretch far away.
  31. A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  32. Tall shelves are full of books.
  33. A dog is running after a ball.
  34. Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  35. A boy is building a sandcastle.
  36. Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  37. Children are floating paper boats.
  38. A girl is wearing a party hat.
  39. Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
  40. Children are holding sparklers.

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