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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 774 · 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 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 poster about clean hands is on the wall. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  2. 2.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 basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) The sun is setting over the sea. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  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 basket is full of fresh vegetables. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
  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) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  5. 5.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) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (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 describes this picture?
    (a) A train is pulling into the station. (b) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (c) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
  7. 7.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 girl is reading at a table. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
  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) Runners are racing on the track. (b) Green fields stretch far away. (c) There is a well beside the field. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
  9. 9.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 coach is blowing a whistle. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
  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 girl is carrying a school bag. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  11. 11.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) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
  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) A girl is wearing a party hat. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) Balloons are tied to the chairs.
  13. 13.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 fishing with a long rod. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) There is a well beside the field.
  14. 14.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
  15. 15.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 train is pulling into the station. (b) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
  16. 16.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) Two children are swinging happily. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
  17. 17.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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A man is selling roasted corn. (b) A tired rickshaw puller is resting. (c) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  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) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (b) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) Tall shelves are full of books.
  21. 21.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) The teacher is writing on the board. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
  22. 22.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) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (b) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) Her friends are clapping and singing.
  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) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) A girl is flying a kite.
  24. 24.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) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) The gardener is holding a watering can. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (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 describes this picture?
    (a) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) A dog is running after a ball. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  28. 28.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) People are walking with umbrellas. (d) Rain is falling on the road.
  29. 29.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) Children are pointing at the animals. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) A boy is building a sandcastle.
  30. 30.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) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (d) A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  31. 31.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 girl is flying a kite. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) A tiger is resting behind the fence. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
  32. 32.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) Students are sitting at their desks. (d) There is a well beside the field.
  33. 33.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 tiger is resting behind the fence. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) The librarian is stamping a book.
  35. 35.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) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) Students are sitting at their desks.
  36. 36.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 girl is carrying a school bag. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) Children are planting saplings. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
  37. 37.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 mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A basket is full of fresh vegetables. (c) A pressure cooker is on the stove. (d) The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  38. 38.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) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (b) Dark clouds cover the sky. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  39. 39.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) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
  40. 40.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 tiger is resting behind the fence. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.

Answer key

  1. A poster about clean hands is on the wall.
  2. A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  3. Patients are waiting on chairs.
  4. Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  5. The librarian is stamping a book.
  6. The sun is setting over the sea.
  7. A train is pulling into the station.
  8. Runners are racing on the track.
  9. Children are pointing at the animals.
  10. Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  11. The teacher is writing on the board.
  12. A girl is reading at a table.
  13. A boy is building a sandcastle.
  14. An empty bench stands under a tree.
  15. Children are pointing at the animals.
  16. Two children are swinging happily.
  17. Children are pointing at the animals.
  18. A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  19. A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  20. A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  21. Fresh soil is piled in a corner.
  22. Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  23. The sun is setting over the sea.
  24. The gardener is holding a watering can.
  25. Colourful charts hang on the wall.
  26. Seagulls are flying over the water.
  27. A tall giraffe is eating leaves.
  28. A girl is reading at a table.
  29. Children are pointing at the animals.
  30. A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
  31. A girl is flying a kite.
  32. There is a well beside the field.
  33. A nurse is holding a thermometer.
  34. Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  35. Seagulls are flying over the water.
  36. Two children are swinging happily.
  37. The big clock shows seven o'clock.
  38. A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  39. Children are pointing at the animals.
  40. A sign on the wall says “Silence”.

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