Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 158 · 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?
   
   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 Lost Ring (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Dripping Tap
2. 2.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) Making Rangoli (b) My Pet Cat (c) My Grandfather (d) A Day at the Beach
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Busy Ants (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My Pet Cat
4. 4.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 Bean Seed (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Saving the Fish (d) Neel Learns to Swim
5. 5.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Peacock (d) Elephants
6. 6.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) Sports Day (c) Our School Library (d) My New Bicycle
7. 7.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) A Helpful Neighbour
8. 8.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) The New Girl (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Clean Park
9. 9.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Clean Park (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Train to Shimla
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Village Fair (c) Our Postman (d) The Peacock
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) My Grandfather (b) Saving Water (c) My Best Friend (d) Our Classroom
12. 12.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) My New Bicycle (b) Sports Day (c) Our Classroom (d) Making Rangoli
13. 13.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 Broken Kite (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Bean Seed (d) Lost at the Mela
14. 14.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 New Girl (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Dinosaur Book
15. 15.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Monsoon (c) My Grandfather (d) Saving Water
16. 16.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 Grandfather (b) Our School Library (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Village Fair
17. 17.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) Our School Library (c) Sports Day (d) The Peacock
18. 18.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Power Cut (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
19. 19.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Arjun Gets Well
20. 20.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 Train to Shimla (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The New Girl (d) Lost at the Mela
21. 21.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) Busy Ants (c) The Night Sky (d) The Kite Festival
22. 22.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) The Model Volcano (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Bean Seed (d) Neel Learns to Swim
23. 23.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) The Night Sky (b) My Best Friend (c) Grandma's Garden (d) My Grandfather
24. 24.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) The Big Football Match (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Priya the Queen
25. 25.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) Busy Ants (b) My New Bicycle (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Saving Water
26. 26.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Lost Ring
27. 27.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Our Classroom (c) Busy Ants (d) My Grandfather
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Kite Festival (b) My Grandfather (c) The Railway Station (d) A Day at the Beach
29. 29.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Power Cut (d) The Dripping Tap
30. 30.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 Nest on the Window (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Neel Learns to Swim
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Kite Festival (c) Saving Water (d) Our Postman
32. 32.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) Lost at the Mela (c) The Power Cut (d) Saving the Fish
33. 33.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 Broken Kite (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
34. 34.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 Vegetable Market (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Night Sky (d) The Old Banyan Tree
35. 35.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Power Cut (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Lost Ring
36. 36.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Power Cut
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 Night Sky (b) Sports Day (c) My Grandfather (d) The Old Banyan Tree
38. 38.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Nest on the Window (d) A Helpful Neighbour
39. 39.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Spelling Contest
40. 40.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) Sports Day (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Monsoon (d) Our Classroom

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