Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 162 · 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?
   
   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) Making Rangoli (b) Busy Ants (c) Sports Day (d) Elephants
2. 2.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Big Football Match
3. 3.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Power Cut (c) The Lost Ring (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
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) Lost at the Mela (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Bean Seed
5. 5.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 Broken Kite (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Dripping Tap
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Saving Water (c) The Monsoon (d) Our Classroom
7. 7.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 Peacock (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Monsoon (d) The Vegetable Market
8. 8.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Railway Station (c) The Kite Festival (d) Making Rangoli
9. 9.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) The Power Cut (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
10. 10.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 Spelling Contest (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Lost at the Mela
11. 11.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My Best Friend
12. 12.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) Busy Ants (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Our Postman
13. 13.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) Our Postman (b) Busy Ants (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Our Classroom
14. 14.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) Healthy Food (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Railway Station
15. 15.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 Power Cut (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Dripping Tap
16. 16.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Model Volcano (d) Priya the Queen
17. 17.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) The Dripping Tap (d) Arjun Gets Well
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our Classroom (b) The Railway Station (c) Busy Ants (d) Our School Library
19. 19.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) The Village Fair (c) My New Bicycle (d) Making Rangoli
20. 20.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Bean Seed
21. 21.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) My Pet Cat (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Saving Water (d) Our School Library
22. 22.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) Healthy Food (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Monsoon (d) A Visit to the Zoo
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) The Cricket Match (b) Saving Water (c) My Pet Cat (d) Grandma's Garden
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Monsoon (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Our School Library
25. 25.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Sports Day (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Our School Library
26. 26.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. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My Pet Cat (c) Our School Library (d) Busy Ants
27. 27.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) The Railway Station (b) Elephants (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Pet Cat
28. 28.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Broken Kite (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Power Cut
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. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) The Railway Station (b) The Peacock (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My Pet Cat
30. 30.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) Healthy Food (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our School Library (d) Our Postman
31. 31.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Cricket Match (c) Our School Library (d) My Best Friend
32. 32.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 Vegetable Market (b) My New Bicycle (c) My Grandfather (d) Our School Library
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) Sports Day (b) The Cricket Match (c) My Grandfather (d) Making Rangoli
34. 34.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) The Cricket Match (b) Busy Ants (c) My Grandfather (d) The Peacock
35. 35.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) Making Rangoli (b) Our School Library (c) Healthy Food (d) My Grandfather
36. 36.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Broken Kite
37. 37.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. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Our Postman (b) The Monsoon (c) Busy Ants (d) Healthy Food
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) The Kite Festival (b) The Monsoon (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Grandma's Garden
39. 39.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) My Pet Cat (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Night Sky
40. 40.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 Clean Park (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Dripping Tap

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