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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 712 · 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 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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) Green fields stretch far away. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) Children are planting saplings.
  2. 2.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) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
  3. 3.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 full moon is shining in the sky. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  4. 4.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) Children are holding sparklers. (c) A man is selling roasted corn. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  5. 5.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) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
  6. 6.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 girl is reading at a table. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  7. 7.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) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
  8. 8.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 zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) Green fields stretch far away. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  9. 9.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) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
  10. 10.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) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
  11. 11.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 girl is reading at a table. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  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) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
  13. 13.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 wearing a party hat. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  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) The family is sharing sweets. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
  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) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
  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 boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  17. 17.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 sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
  18. 18.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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  19. 19.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) Children are holding sparklers. (b) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
  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) A man is selling roasted corn. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
  21. 21.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 boy is building a sandcastle. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  22. 22.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 children are swinging happily. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
  23. 23.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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
  24. 24.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) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) Hens are pecking near the hut. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  25. 25.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
  26. 26.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) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  27. 27.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) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  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 train is pulling into the station. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  29. 29.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) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
  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) The family is sharing sweets. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (d) A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  32. 32.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) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  33. 33.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 boy is building a sandcastle. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
  34. 34.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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  35. 35.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) Children are holding sparklers. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
  36. 36.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 basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  37. 37.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) A blue bus is arriving. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
  38. 38.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 small crab is walking on the sand. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
  39. 39.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) The librarian is stamping a book. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.

Answer key

  1. Children are planting saplings.
  2. Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  3. A full moon is shining in the sky.
  4. An old man is holding a walking stick.
  5. The family is sharing sweets.
  6. Children are pointing at the animals.
  7. Women are washing clothes by the river.
  8. A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
  9. A boy is building a sandcastle.
  10. A man is jogging along the path.
  11. A girl is reading at a table.
  12. People are walking with umbrellas.
  13. There is a well beside the field.
  14. The family is sharing sweets.
  15. A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  16. A boy is crossing the finish line.
  17. A blue bus is arriving.
  18. A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  19. Ducks are swimming in the water.
  20. People are standing in a queue.
  21. A boatman is rowing his boat.
  22. A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  23. A woman is buying bananas.
  24. Hens are pecking near the hut.
  25. Students are sitting at their desks.
  26. People are standing in a queue.
  27. A nurse is holding a thermometer.
  28. A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  29. An empty bench stands under a tree.
  30. A boatman is rowing his boat.
  31. A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  32. A boy is building a sandcastle.
  33. A boy is building a sandcastle.
  34. Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  35. Children are holding sparklers.
  36. A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  37. A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  38. The doctor is checking a boy.
  39. Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  40. Patients are waiting on chairs.

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