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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 749 · 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 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) Women are washing clothes by the river. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) Runners are racing on the track. (b) A full moon is shining in the sky. (c) There is a well beside the field. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  3. 3.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 globe is kept on the table. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  4. 4.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) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
  5. 5.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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A coach is blowing a whistle. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
  6. 6.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) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) The gardener is holding a watering can. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
  7. 7.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 sun is setting over the sea. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
  8. 8.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) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  9. 9.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) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
  10. 10.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) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.
  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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
  13. 13.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) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  14. 14.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) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  15. 15.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 blue bus is arriving. (b) A full moon is shining in the sky. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
  16. 16.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) Runners are racing on the track. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  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 blue bus is arriving. (b) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) Children are holding sparklers.
  18. 18.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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
  19. 19.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) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) People are standing in a queue.
  20. 20.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) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
  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) Green fields stretch far away. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
  22. 22.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) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
  23. 23.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) A man is jogging along the path. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
  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) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) The doctor is checking a boy. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
  25. 25.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) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  26. 26.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) Women are washing clothes by the river. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
  27. 27.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 globe is kept on the table. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) An empty bench stands under a tree. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  30. 30.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  31. 31.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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  32. 32.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 tired rickshaw puller is resting. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
  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 basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
  34. 34.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) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
  35. 35.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) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) Children are planting saplings.
  36. 36.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 holding sparklers. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) A train is pulling into the station. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
  38. 38.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 tea seller is carrying a kettle. (b) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
  39. 39.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) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  40. 40.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) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) A dog is running after a ball.

Answer key

  1. A boy is building a sandcastle.
  2. There is a well beside the field.
  3. A globe is kept on the table.
  4. A girl is flying a kite.
  5. Her friends are clapping and singing.
  6. The gardener is holding a watering can.
  7. A mother is rolling chapatis.
  8. Runners are racing on the track.
  9. A woman is buying bananas.
  10. Her friends are clapping and singing.
  11. A coach is blowing a whistle.
  12. Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  13. A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  14. A boy is crossing the finish line.
  15. A full moon is shining in the sky.
  16. The librarian is stamping a book.
  17. A blue bus is arriving.
  18. An old man is holding a walking stick.
  19. Tall shelves are full of books.
  20. Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  21. Green fields stretch far away.
  22. Rain is falling on the road.
  23. Runners are racing on the track.
  24. The doctor is checking a boy.
  25. Seagulls are flying over the water.
  26. Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  27. The family is sharing sweets.
  28. A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  29. A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  30. The teacher is writing on the board.
  31. An old man is holding a walking stick.
  32. A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  33. A train is pulling into the station.
  34. A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  35. A tired rickshaw puller is resting.
  36. A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  37. A train is pulling into the station.
  38. A woman is buying bananas.
  39. The librarian is stamping a book.
  40. Children are pointing at the animals.

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