Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 118 · 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?
   
   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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Priya the Queen (d) A Helpful Neighbour
2. 2.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 New Girl (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Model Volcano
3. 3.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 Monsoon (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Grandfather (d) Healthy Food
4. 4.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 Broken Kite (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Lost Ring (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
5. 5.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Peacock (d) Busy Ants
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Sports Day (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Railway Station
7. 7.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. A green board hangs at the front. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Best Friend (d) Our Classroom
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The Railway Station (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Night Sky (d) Sports Day
9. 9.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 Cricket Match (b) The Peacock (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Our School Library
10. 10.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 Bean Seed (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Train to Shimla
11. 11.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 Nest on the Window (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Kitten in the Tree
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. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Monsoon (c) Busy Ants (d) Making Rangoli
13. 13.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 Bean Seed (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Clean Park
14. 14.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) Saving the Fish (b) The New Girl (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Dripping Tap
15. 15.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 Night Sky (b) Sports Day (c) My Pet Cat (d) My Best Friend
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. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Sports Day (c) My Pet Cat (d) Making Rangoli
17. 17.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 Peacock (b) Sports Day (c) Our Postman (d) Making Rangoli
18. 18.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) Healthy Food (d) The Railway Station
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Cricket Match (c) My Best Friend (d) The Monsoon
20. 20.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) The Monsoon (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Sports Day
21. 21.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. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. (a) Our School Library (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Making Rangoli (d) Sports Day
22. 22.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) Elephants (b) The Village Fair (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Grandma's Garden
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Busy Ants (b) Elephants (c) Our Postman (d) The Kite Festival
24. 24.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Lost Ring
25. 25.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Our School Library (c) Elephants (d) My Best Friend
26. 26.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) The Railway Station (b) The Monsoon (c) The Village Fair (d) My Best Friend
27. 27.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) Our Classroom (b) Our Postman (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Village Fair
28. 28.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) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Power Cut (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
29. 29.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. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Our School Library (b) Sports Day (c) The Peacock (d) A Day at the Beach
30. 30.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 Cricket Match (b) Sports Day (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Our Postman
31. 31.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) Healthy Food (b) The Kite Festival (c) Saving Water (d) Sports Day
32. 32.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. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Our Postman (c) The Village Fair (d) Grandma's Garden
33. 33.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. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Healthy Food (c) My Grandfather (d) Our Classroom
34. 34.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) My Pet Cat (b) Our Postman (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Old Banyan Tree
35. 35.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 Big Football Match (b) The Power Cut (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Lost Ring
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our School Library (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Cricket Match
37. 37.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) The Dinosaur Book (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Broken Kite
38. 38.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. Imran took the last wicket. (a) Making Rangoli (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Cricket Match
39. 39.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) My New Bicycle (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Best Friend
40. 40.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 Grandfather (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Sports Day (d) Saving Water

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