Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 112 · 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 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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Spelling Contest (d) A Card for Grandpa
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The railway station is always busy. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) The Railway Station (c) Our School Library (d) My Pet Cat
3. 3.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) Priya the Queen (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The New Girl
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) The Cricket Match (b) Busy Ants (c) My Best Friend (d) The Monsoon
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Saving Water (b) Making Rangoli (c) Elephants (d) Grandma's Garden
6. 6.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed. Her little brother spilled juice on the book. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The New Girl (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Dinosaur Book
7. 7.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. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Village Fair (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Sports Day
8. 8.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Lost Ring (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Train to Shimla
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We must not waste water. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Saving Water (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Cricket Match (d) Our School Library
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Our Classroom (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Day at the Beach
11. 11.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Spelling Contest
12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Our School Library (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Sports Day (d) The Night Sky
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) The Kite Festival (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Healthy Food (d) Making Rangoli
14. 14.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) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
15. 15.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) The Lost Ring (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Clean Park (d) A Card for Grandpa
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Peacock (c) My Grandfather (d) Grandma's Garden
17. 17.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) The Nest on the Window (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Bean Seed
18. 18.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. He brought the scared kitten down safely. Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) The Bean Seed (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Dinosaur Book
19. 19.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) Our School Library (b) Healthy Food (c) My Best Friend (d) My Pet Cat
20. 20.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The New Girl (d) Saving the Fish
21. 21.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 Dripping Tap (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Arjun Gets Well
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) My Grandfather (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Night Sky
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Elephants (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Peacock (d) Grandma's Garden
24. 24.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) The Train to Shimla (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Kitten in the Tree
25. 25.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) Our School Library (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Vegetable Market
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Monsoon (c) Saving Water (d) The Kite Festival
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Our Classroom (b) The Peacock (c) My Best Friend (d) The Cricket Match
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Sports Day
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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Broken Kite (d) Priya the Queen
30. 30.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 Bean Seed (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Model Volcano (d) Saving the Fish
31. 31.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) Lost at the Mela (b) The Power Cut (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Train to Shimla
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) My Pet Cat (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Our Postman (d) My Grandfather
33. 33.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) Our School Library (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Making Rangoli (d) Saving Water
34. 34.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) Priya the Queen (b) Lost at the Mela (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The New Girl
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Kite Festival (d) Our Postman
36. 36.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Nest on the Window
37. 37.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) The Night Sky (b) The Peacock (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Monsoon
38. 38.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Healthy Food (d) The Monsoon
39. 39.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) Arjun Gets Well (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Lost Ring
40. 40.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) The Peacock (c) Our School Library (d) Making Rangoli

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