Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 115 · 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?
   
   The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Railway Station (c) The Night Sky (d) The Peacock
2. 2.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. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Saving Water (c) The Peacock (d) A Day at the Beach
3. 3.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park. They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. The park looked clean and green again. (a) The Bean Seed (b) The Clean Park (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) A Card for Grandpa
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Busy Ants (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Village Fair (d) Elephants
5. 5.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) The Village Fair (b) My Best Friend (c) Our School Library (d) My Grandfather
6. 6.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The New Girl (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Saving the Fish
7. 7.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 Big Football Match (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Broken Kite
8. 8.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 store food for the winter. (a) Busy Ants (b) Our Classroom (c) Elephants (d) My Best Friend
9. 9.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) The Spelling Contest (b) The Bean Seed (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Clean Park
10. 10.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) The New Girl (b) The Train to Shimla (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Saving the Fish
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our Classroom (b) My New Bicycle (c) Sports Day (d) Elephants
12. 12.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) The Bean Seed (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Saving the Fish
13. 13.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 Helpful Neighbour (b) The Power Cut (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Bean Seed
14. 14.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 Lost Ring (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Big Football Match
15. 15.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Dinosaur Book
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Saving Water (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Pet Cat
17. 17.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) Making Rangoli (b) Healthy Food (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Night Sky
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. (a) My New Bicycle (b) The Cricket Match (c) My Pet Cat (d) My Grandfather
19. 19.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) Healthy Food (b) Our School Library (c) The Night Sky (d) A Visit to the Zoo
20. 20.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Clean Park (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Big Football Match
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Peacock (c) Grandma's Garden (d) My Grandfather
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Our School Library (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Grandma's Garden (d) My Pet Cat
23. 23.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Spelling Contest
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Best Friend (d) The Cricket Match
25. 25.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 Big Football Match (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Lost Ring (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
26. 26.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Big Football Match (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Dripping Tap
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) Healthy Food (b) Busy Ants (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Our Classroom
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Night Sky
29. 29.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My New Bicycle (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Peacock
30. 30.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) Saving the Fish (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Power Cut (d) The Train to Shimla
31. 31.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) My Pet Cat (b) Saving Water (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Railway Station
32. 32.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) Elephants (b) My Grandfather (c) Busy Ants (d) Grandma's Garden
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our School Library (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Monsoon (d) Making Rangoli
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Saving Water (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Healthy Food
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Night Sky (d) Our School Library
36. 36.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Broken Kite (d) Lost at the Mela
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) The Kite Festival (b) My New Bicycle (c) My Grandfather (d) Our Postman
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Cricket Match (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My New Bicycle
39. 39.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) Healthy Food (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Railway Station (d) Busy Ants
40. 40.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) My Best Friend (b) The Night Sky (c) The Peacock (d) Our Classroom

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