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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 763 · 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 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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  2. 2.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) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  3. 3.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) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  4. 4.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) Children are planting saplings. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  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) Parents are cheering from the stands. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  7. 7.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) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) A girl is flying a kite. (d) Children are floating paper boats.
  8. 8.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) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) A small crab is walking on the sand. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  9. 9.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) Children are planting saplings. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
  10. 10.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 small crab is walking on the sand. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
  11. 11.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) Children are planting saplings. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
  12. 12.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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
  13. 13.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) Children are holding sparklers. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) A woman is buying bananas. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  15. 15.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) The librarian is stamping a book. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  16. 16.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
  17. 17.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) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
  18. 18.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) People are standing in a queue. (b) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
  19. 19.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) Rain is falling on the road. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  20. 20.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 dog is running after a ball. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) A girl is carrying a school bag. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (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 describes this picture?
    (a) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
  23. 23.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) People are walking with umbrellas. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  24. 24.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 basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) A girl is flying a kite. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) Children are floating paper boats.
  26. 26.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) Green fields stretch far away. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
  27. 27.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) A big cake has eight candles on it. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
  28. 28.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 nurse is holding a thermometer. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) The doctor is checking a boy.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) A globe is kept on the table. (b) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
  30. 30.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) Rain is falling on the road. (b) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
  31. 31.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) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  32. 32.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 cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  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 frog is sitting on a leaf. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  34. 34.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 farmer is ploughing the field. (c) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  35. 35.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 globe is kept on the table. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (d) The teacher is writing on the board.
  37. 37.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 man is selling roasted corn. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
  38. 38.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) Children are holding sparklers. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  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) Runners are racing on the track. (b) Students are sitting at their desks. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) Colourful charts hang on the wall.
  40. 40.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 butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.

Answer key

  1. A butterfly is sitting on a flower.
  2. An empty bench stands under a tree.
  3. A dog is running after a ball.
  4. Patients are waiting on chairs.
  5. A farmer is ploughing the field.
  6. A boy is crossing the finish line.
  7. Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  8. The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  9. A nurse is holding a thermometer.
  10. A small crab is walking on the sand.
  11. Her friends are clapping and singing.
  12. An old man is holding a walking stick.
  13. A man is selling roasted corn.
  14. A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  15. People are standing in a queue.
  16. Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  17. A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  18. Women are washing clothes by the river.
  19. An old man is holding a walking stick.
  20. A dog is running after a ball.
  21. Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  22. A man is jogging along the path.
  23. Children are pointing at the animals.
  24. Runners are racing on the track.
  25. Children are floating paper boats.
  26. Green fields stretch far away.
  27. A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
  28. A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
  29. People are walking with umbrellas.
  30. A blue bus is arriving.
  31. Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  32. Seagulls are flying over the water.
  33. A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  34. A farmer is ploughing the field.
  35. A globe is kept on the table.
  36. The teacher is writing on the board.
  37. Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  38. Children are holding sparklers.
  39. Runners are racing on the track.
  40. A butterfly is sitting on a flower.

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