Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 142 · 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 Peacock (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Best Friend (d) The Railway Station
2. 2.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Lost Ring
3. 3.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) The Kite Festival (c) Our Classroom (d) Busy Ants
4. 4.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Power Cut (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Arjun Gets Well
5. 5.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our Postman (d) A Day at the Beach
6. 6.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) Busy Ants (b) The Peacock (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Village Fair
7. 7.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) A Day at the Beach (b) My Pet Cat (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Monsoon
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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Bean Seed
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   I got a new bicycle on my birthday. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) My Grandfather (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Peacock (d) Making Rangoli
10. 10.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) The Monsoon (b) Saving Water (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Day at the Beach
11. 11.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 Vegetable Market (b) The Kite Festival (c) Sports Day (d) A Day at the Beach
12. 12.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our School Library (c) The Village Fair (d) The Monsoon
13. 13.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) Healthy Food (b) The Peacock (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Night Sky
14. 14.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 Village Fair (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Monsoon
15. 15.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. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Night Sky (d) The Cricket Match
16. 16.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 New Girl (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Bean Seed
17. 17.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 Dripping Tap (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
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 oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Busy Ants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Railway Station
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Saving Water (c) Busy Ants (d) The Railway Station
20. 20.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 Pet Cat (b) The Night Sky (c) My Best Friend (d) A Day at the Beach
21. 21.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The New Girl (d) The Model Volcano
22. 22.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) Sports Day (c) The Peacock (d) The Cricket Match
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. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) My New Bicycle (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Peacock (d) My Best Friend
24. 24.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Night Sky (c) The Village Fair (d) My Grandfather
25. 25.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Power Cut (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Clean Park
26. 26.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) Our School Library (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Healthy Food
27. 27.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) Priya the Queen (b) The New Girl (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Spelling Contest
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. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The Night Sky (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Grandma's Garden
29. 29.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. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Our Classroom (b) The Village Fair (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our Postman
30. 30.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Lost at the Mela
31. 31.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) Sports Day (c) The Night Sky (d) The Railway Station
32. 32.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) Our Classroom (c) Elephants (d) My Grandfather
33. 33.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Lost Ring
34. 34.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Arjun Gets Well
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Busy Ants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My Grandfather
36. 36.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Broken Kite (d) The New Girl
37. 37.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) Healthy Food (b) Our Classroom (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Busy Ants
38. 38.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) My Best Friend (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Railway Station
39. 39.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 Clean Park (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Big Football Match (d) A Helpful Neighbour
40. 40.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Saving the Fish (d) Meera Bakes a Cake

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