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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 844 · 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 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) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
  2. 2.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 big clock shows seven o'clock. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (d) People are standing in a queue.
  3. 3.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) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) A girl is carrying a school bag. (d) A blue bus is arriving.
  4. 4.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) People are walking with umbrellas. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  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) Runners are racing on the track. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) A boy is crossing the finish line. (d) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  6. 6.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) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) A girl is wearing a party hat. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
  7. 7.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) Rain is falling on the road. (b) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
  8. 8.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) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) Colourful charts hang on the wall. (d) A globe is kept on the table.
  9. 9.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 tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) A full moon is shining in the sky. (c) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
  10. 10.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 cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
  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) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) Seagulls are flying over the water. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore.
  12. 12.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) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  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 girl is flying a kite. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) Children are holding sparklers. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) Green fields stretch far away. (b) A boy is building a sandcastle. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
  16. 16.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) There is a well beside the field. (b) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (c) Dark clouds cover the sky. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
  17. 17.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) Two children are swinging happily. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  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 does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (b) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A full moon is shining in the sky.
  19. 19.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) Rain is falling on the road. (b) Children are holding sparklers. (c) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (d) A man is jogging along the path.
  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) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) Fruit is piled high on the stalls. (d) A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  21. 21.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) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (b) A mother is rolling chapatis. (c) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
  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) Hens are pecking near the hut. (b) Ducks are swimming in the water. (c) There is a well beside the field. (d) A farmer is ploughing the field.
  23. 23.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) Children are planting saplings. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) Children are floating paper boats.
  24. 24.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) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) Children are floating paper boats. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
  25. 25.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) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (c) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
  26. 26.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (d) People are walking with umbrellas.
  27. 27.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) Ducks are swimming in the water. (b) A big cake has eight candles on it. (c) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (d) A boatman is rowing his boat.
  28. 28.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) An empty bench stands under a tree. (b) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) The gardener is holding a watering can.
  29. 29.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) A woman is buying bananas. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
  30. 30.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 cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
  31. 31.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) Her friends are clapping and singing. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A man is selling roasted corn. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  32. 32.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 big cake has eight candles on it. (b) A girl is flying a kite. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) Runners are racing on the track.
  33. 33.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 zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  34. 34.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 doctor is checking a boy. (b) A girl is wearing a party hat. (c) A blue bus is arriving. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  35. 35.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) There is a well beside the field. (b) A farmer is ploughing the field. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) Green fields stretch far away.
  36. 36.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) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (d) Colourful charts hang on the wall.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (c) The family is sharing sweets. (d) A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  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 describes this picture?
    (a) A frog is sitting on a leaf. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
  39. 39.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 mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A blue bus is arriving. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) Ducks are swimming in the water.
  40. 40.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) Green fields stretch far away. (b) Children are floating paper boats. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) There is a well beside the field.

Answer key

  1. Patients are waiting on chairs.
  2. A woman is buying bananas.
  3. Children are floating paper boats.
  4. A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  5. A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.
  6. A girl is wearing a party hat.
  7. A boy is building a sandcastle.
  8. Dark clouds cover the sky.
  9. Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  10. People are walking with umbrellas.
  11. Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  12. A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  13. The sun is setting over the sea.
  14. Children are pointing at the animals.
  15. The librarian is stamping a book.
  16. There is a well beside the field.
  17. Students are sitting at their desks.
  18. A full moon is shining in the sky.
  19. A man is jogging along the path.
  20. Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  21. Ducks are swimming in the water.
  22. Ducks are swimming in the water.
  23. Children are floating paper boats.
  24. Her friends are clapping and singing.
  25. Two bullocks are pulling the plough.
  26. People are walking with umbrellas.
  27. A big cake has eight candles on it.
  28. An empty bench stands under a tree.
  29. A woman is buying bananas.
  30. A big cake has eight candles on it.
  31. A girl is reading at a table.
  32. A girl is flying a kite.
  33. Shops are lit up with bright lights.
  34. A dog is running after a ball.
  35. Runners are racing on the track.
  36. A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  37. A mother is rolling chapatis.
  38. A frog is sitting on a leaf.
  39. A blue bus is arriving.
  40. Children are floating paper boats.

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