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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 734 · 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) Two children are swinging happily. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  2. 2.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 frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
  4. 4.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) Seagulls are flying over the water. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  5. 5.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 woman is buying bananas. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  6. 6.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) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A man is selling roasted corn. (d) A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  7. 7.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 big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  8. 8.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
  11. 11.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) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) A girl is wearing a party hat. (c) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  12. 12.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  13. 13.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) Green fields stretch far away. (b) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
  14. 14.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 tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) Ducks are swimming in the water. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  15. 15.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 small crab is walking on the sand. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) There is a well beside the field.
  16. 16.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 man is jogging along the path. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
  17. 17.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  18. 18.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) Children are holding sparklers. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
  19. 19.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) Students are sitting at their desks. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
  20. 20.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 butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
  21. 21.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) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
  22. 22.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) A man is selling roasted corn. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) Hens are pecking near the hut.
  23. 23.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) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
  24. 24.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 big cake has eight candles on it. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
  25. 25.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 frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) Colourful charts hang on the wall.
  26. 26.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) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  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) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
  28. 28.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) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
  29. 29.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) The family is sharing sweets. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  30. 30.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) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  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) The librarian is stamping a book. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  32. 32.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) A boatman is rowing his boat. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
  33. 33.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 cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
  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 small crab is walking on the sand. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  35. 35.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) A coach is blowing a whistle. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (d) An old man is holding a walking stick.
  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 colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  37. 37.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 mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  38. 38.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) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (d) Hens are pecking near the hut.
  39. 39.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) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  40. 40.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) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.

Answer key

  1. A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  2. A full moon is shining in the sky.
  3. Women are washing clothes by the river.
  4. A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  5. A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  6. The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  7. Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  8. A boy is building a sandcastle.
  9. A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  10. Two children are swinging happily.
  11. A girl is wearing a party hat.
  12. Colourful charts hang on the wall.
  13. A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  14. Ducks are swimming in the water.
  15. There is a well beside the field.
  16. A woman is buying bananas.
  17. Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  18. Children are holding sparklers.
  19. Students are sitting at their desks.
  20. Green fields stretch far away.
  21. Children are holding sparklers.
  22. A man is selling roasted corn.
  23. A big cake has eight candles on it.
  24. A big cake has eight candles on it.
  25. A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  26. A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  27. Patients are waiting on chairs.
  28. The sun is setting over the sea.
  29. A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  30. A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  31. A dog is running after a ball.
  32. A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  33. A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  34. A small crab is walking on the sand.
  35. A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  36. A girl is reading at a table.
  37. Women are washing clothes by the river.
  38. A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  39. A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  40. A mother is rolling chapatis.

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