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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 751 · 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 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) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  2. 2.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
  4. 4.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 tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
  5. 5.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) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) A coach is blowing a whistle. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
  6. 6.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) The family is sharing sweets. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) Dark clouds cover the sky.
  7. 7.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 woman is buying bananas. (b) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
  8. 8.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) People are standing in a queue. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  9. 9.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
  10. 10.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 mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) A small crab is walking on the sand.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) Runners are racing on the track. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) Hens are pecking near the hut.
  14. 14.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) A girl is flying a kite. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  15. 15.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) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  16. 16.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  17. 17.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) Children are holding sparklers. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  18. 18.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) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A globe is kept on the table. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
  19. 19.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 fishing with a long rod. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) There is a well beside the field.
  20. 20.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 planting saplings. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) People are standing in a queue.
  21. 21.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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
  22. 22.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) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
  23. 23.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 boatman is rowing his boat. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  24. 24.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 teacher is writing on the board. (b) The family is sharing sweets. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  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) Rain is falling on the road. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
  26. 26.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) Two children are swinging happily. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
  28. 28.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 butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) The family is sharing sweets. (b) Hens are pecking near the hut. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
  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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
  31. 31.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 girl is reading at a table. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
  32. 32.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
  33. 33.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 zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
  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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
  36. 36.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) Runners are racing on the track. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) A coach is blowing a whistle.
  37. 37.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 boy is building a sandcastle. (b) Green fields stretch far away. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  38. 38.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 boy is crossing the finish line. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) A boatman is rowing his boat. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) Green fields stretch far away. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.

Answer key

  1. The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  2. Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  3. A globe is kept on the table.
  4. Seagulls are flying over the water.
  5. A coach is blowing a whistle.
  6. Dark clouds cover the sky.
  7. The doctor is checking a boy.
  8. People are standing in a queue.
  9. A dog is running after a ball.
  10. A boy is building a sandcastle.
  11. A man is jogging along the path.
  12. A girl is flying a kite.
  13. The librarian is stamping a book.
  14. Students are sitting at their desks.
  15. The family is sharing sweets.
  16. A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  17. Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  18. Ducks are swimming in the water.
  19. Parents are cheering from the stands.
  20. A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  21. Colourful charts hang on the wall.
  22. Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
  23. A boatman is rowing his boat.
  24. The teacher is writing on the board.
  25. The teacher is writing on the board.
  26. Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  27. Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  28. A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  29. The family is sharing sweets.
  30. A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
  31. Rain is falling on the road.
  32. A mother is rolling chapatis.
  33. Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  34. A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  35. Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  36. A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  37. Green fields stretch far away.
  38. A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  39. The teacher is writing on the board.
  40. A butterfly is sitting on a flower.

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