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Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 126 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Big Football Match (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Broken Kite
  2. 2.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) My Pet Cat (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Village Fair (d) Busy Ants
  3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter.
    (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Busy Ants (d) Our Postman
  4. 4.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) Grandma's Garden (b) My New Bicycle (c) Making Rangoli (d) A Visit to the Zoo
  5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    (a) My Grandfather (b) The Kite Festival (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My New Bicycle
  6. 6.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 Clean Park (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
  7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    Our classroom is bright and clean. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    (a) A Day at the Beach (b) The Peacock (c) Our Classroom (d) My Pet Cat
  8. 8.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) The Clean Park (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Dripping Tap
  9. 9.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) My New Bicycle (b) Healthy Food (c) The Peacock (d) The Village Fair
  10. 10.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 Railway Station (c) Healthy Food (d) My Grandfather
  11. 11.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 Pet Cat (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Monsoon (d) The Peacock
  12. 12.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) My Pet Cat (b) Elephants (c) Saving Water (d) The Peacock
  13. 13.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) Elephants (c) Our Postman (d) The Village Fair
  14. 14.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 Dripping Tap (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Model Volcano
  15. 15.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) Saving the Fish (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The New Girl
  16. 16.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) Sports Day (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Making Rangoli (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
  17. 17.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. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Kite Festival (c) Making Rangoli (d) Healthy Food
  18. 18.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Priya the Queen
  19. 19.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 Broken Kite (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Kitten in the Tree
  20. 20.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) Saving Water (b) The Monsoon (c) Our Classroom (d) The Village Fair
  21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    (a) The Kite Festival (b) Our School Library (c) The Peacock (d) A Day at the Beach
  22. 22.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Big Football Match
  23. 23.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) The Railway Station (b) The Kite Festival (c) My New Bicycle (d) My Best Friend
  24. 24.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) My Grandfather (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our Classroom (d) The Village Fair
  25. 25.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) Busy Ants (b) My Pet Cat (c) My Best Friend (d) A Day at the Beach
  26. 26.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 New Girl (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Broken Kite (d) A Card for Grandpa
  27. 27.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) The Monsoon (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Railway Station (d) My New Bicycle
  28. 28.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Busy Ants (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Cricket Match
  29. 29.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) My Grandfather (b) The Railway Station (c) My New Bicycle (d) Grandma's Garden
  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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Clean Park (d) Saving the Fish
  31. 31.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) Priya the Queen (c) The New Girl (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
  32. 32.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Kitten in the Tree
  33. 33.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 Clean Park (b) The New Girl (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Neel Learns to Swim
  34. 34.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Train to Shimla
  35. 35.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) My Pet Cat (b) Sports Day (c) Elephants (d) My New Bicycle
  36. 36.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. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    (a) Making Rangoli (b) Saving Water (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Old Banyan Tree
  37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me.
    (a) Grandma's Garden (b) My New Bicycle (c) My Best Friend (d) The Vegetable Market
  38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    My best friend is Farhan. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me.
    (a) My Pet Cat (b) Saving Water (c) My Best Friend (d) Healthy Food
  39. 39.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Village Fair (c) The Kite Festival (d) Saving Water
  40. 40.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) Making Rangoli (c) The Night Sky (d) The Village Fair

Answer key

  1. The Big Football Match
  2. My Pet Cat
  3. Busy Ants
  4. Making Rangoli
  5. A Visit to the Zoo
  6. Asha and the Lost Puppy
  7. Our Classroom
  8. Neel Learns to Swim
  9. The Peacock
  10. Our School Library
  11. The Monsoon
  12. My Pet Cat
  13. Busy Ants
  14. Meera Bakes a Cake
  15. The Spelling Contest
  16. Sports Day
  17. Healthy Food
  18. A Helpful Neighbour
  19. The Dripping Tap
  20. The Monsoon
  21. The Peacock
  22. The Nest on the Window
  23. My New Bicycle
  24. Our Classroom
  25. A Day at the Beach
  26. The Broken Kite
  27. The Railway Station
  28. A Visit to the Zoo
  29. Grandma's Garden
  30. The Model Volcano
  31. Priya the Queen
  32. The Bean Seed
  33. The Clean Park
  34. Arjun Gets Well
  35. Elephants
  36. Making Rangoli
  37. My Best Friend
  38. My Best Friend
  39. Saving Water
  40. The Monsoon

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