Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 147 · 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?
   
   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) The Dinosaur Book (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Clean Park (d) The Power Cut
2. 2.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Saving the Fish (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Arjun Gets Well
3. 3.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) My New Bicycle (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Night Sky
4. 4.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) Our Classroom (b) Busy Ants (c) The Cricket Match (d) Sports Day
5. 5.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Power Cut
6. 6.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) The Village Fair (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Saving Water (d) The Monsoon
7. 7.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 Power Cut (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
8. 8.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Lost Ring
9. 9.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) Our Classroom (b) My Best Friend (c) The Night Sky (d) My Pet Cat
10. 10.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 Classroom (b) Healthy Food (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Sports Day
11. 11.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) Saving Water (c) The Cricket Match (d) Our School Library
12. 12.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My Best Friend
13. 13.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) Elephants (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Cricket Match
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Village Fair
15. 15.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Village Fair (c) The Peacock (d) Elephants
16. 16.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 Spelling Contest (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Lost Ring
17. 17.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) The Kite Festival (b) My Grandfather (c) Sports Day (d) The Monsoon
18. 18.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) Saving Water (b) The Railway Station (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Vegetable Market
19. 19.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The New Girl (d) The Clean Park
20. 20.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) My New Bicycle (c) Elephants (d) Busy Ants
21. 21.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Elephants (c) My Pet Cat (d) Making Rangoli
22. 22.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 Power Cut (b) Saving the Fish (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Broken Kite
23. 23.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Power Cut (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Clean Park
24. 24.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Our Classroom (c) The Railway Station (d) Saving Water
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) The Night Sky (b) Our Postman (c) My Best Friend (d) The Old Banyan Tree
26. 26.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 Peacock (b) The Monsoon (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Busy Ants
27. 27.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. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) The Monsoon (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Railway Station
28. 28.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) My Grandfather (b) The Cricket Match (c) Busy Ants (d) The Peacock
29. 29.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 Peacock (b) The Monsoon (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Pet Cat
30. 30.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Village Fair (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My New Bicycle
31. 31.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) The Big Football Match (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Nest on the Window
32. 32.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The New Girl (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Kitten in the Tree
33. 33.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) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Clean Park (d) The Lost Ring
34. 34.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 Nest on the Window (b) Lost at the Mela (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) A Card for Grandpa
35. 35.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 Clean Park (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Bean Seed
36. 36.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) My Pet Cat (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Grandfather
37. 37.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) Elephants (b) The Railway Station (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My Grandfather
38. 38.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) Sports Day (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Healthy Food (d) My Grandfather
39. 39.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 Big Football Match (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Dripping Tap
40. 40.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Kite Festival (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Monsoon

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