Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 106 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Name the whole): Find what every sentence is about. Choose the short title that names that main idea. A title about a different topic — or only one small detail — is not the best title.

1. 1.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) Our Postman (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Healthy Food (d) Grandma's Garden
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Busy Ants (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
3. 3.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands. He put the fish back into the river. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Saving the Fish (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Priya the Queen
4. 4.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool. Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Lost at the Mela (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Priya the Queen
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Sports Day (b) Our School Library (c) The Monsoon (d) Busy Ants
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our class visited an old fort on a hill. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Our School Library (c) The Cricket Match (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
7. 7.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. At last she found the ring under the sofa. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Lost Ring (d) Neel Learns to Swim
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Making Rangoli (d) Sports Day
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) The Railway Station (b) My Pet Cat (c) Elephants (d) My New Bicycle
10. 10.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. In the final round, she spelt every word right. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) The Broken Kite (b) The Clean Park (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Spelling Contest
11. 11.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) The Bean Seed (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The New Girl (d) The Dinosaur Book
12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) My Best Friend (b) The Railway Station (c) Saving Water (d) The Monsoon
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants (b) Healthy Food (c) Saving Water (d) My Best Friend
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Healthy Food (c) The Night Sky (d) Making Rangoli
15. 15.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) The New Girl (b) The Model Volcano (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Nest on the Window
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) My Grandfather (b) Sports Day (c) The Peacock (d) The Railway Station
17. 17.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap. His father fixed the tap with a new washer. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) The Model Volcano (b) The New Girl (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Dripping Tap
18. 18.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (a) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Saving the Fish (d) Priya the Queen
19. 19.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) The Broken Kite (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Lost at the Mela
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. (a) Our School Library (b) Sports Day (c) The Village Fair (d) My Best Friend
21. 21.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Power Cut (c) The New Girl (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Our Postman (b) Busy Ants (c) The Kite Festival (d) A Day at the Beach
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Night Sky (d) Busy Ants
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Healthy Food (b) Sports Day (c) Grandma's Garden (d) My New Bicycle
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Healthy Food (c) Our Postman (d) Our School Library
26. 26.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle. In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. A police officer helped Karan look for him. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) The Broken Kite (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Power Cut (d) A Card for Grandpa
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Healthy Food (d) My Grandfather
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Best Friend
29. 29.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. He flew the kite high above the roof. Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Clean Park (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) My Pet Cat (b) My New Bicycle (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Vegetable Market
31. 31.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles. The family sat by the candles and told stories. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) The Power Cut (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Spelling Contest
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Making Rangoli (d) Busy Ants
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Railway Station (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My New Bicycle
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) The Railway Station (b) Our School Library (c) My Pet Cat (d) My Grandfather
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. The winners got shiny medals. (a) The Kite Festival (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Sports Day
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) The Peacock (b) The Night Sky (c) The Village Fair (d) My Grandfather
37. 37.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. On the day of the match, he scored a goal. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) The Big Football Match (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Broken Kite
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Peacock (c) My Best Friend (d) The Cricket Match
39. 39.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Power Cut (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Dripping Tap
40. 40.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. Tara's model won the first prize. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) The Power Cut (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Model Volcano

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