Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 163 · 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?
   
   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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The New Girl (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Arjun Gets Well
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Railway Station (d) A Visit to the Zoo
3. 3.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 Bean Seed (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Power Cut (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
4. 4.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) Lost at the Mela (c) The Spelling Contest (d) A Card for Grandpa
5. 5.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) Saving Water (c) Our School Library (d) The Kite Festival
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. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Village Fair (d) Our Classroom
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. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Railway Station (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Kite Festival
8. 8.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Our Classroom (c) The Kite Festival (d) Busy Ants
9. 9.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. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Healthy Food
10. 10.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 Power Cut (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Spelling Contest (d) A Helpful Neighbour
11. 11.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) Our School Library (b) The Village Fair (c) The Kite Festival (d) My New Bicycle
12. 12.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Lost Ring
13. 13.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) My Best Friend (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Railway Station
14. 14.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 Visit to the Zoo (b) Saving Water (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Day at the Beach
15. 15.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Bean Seed
16. 16.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) Neel Learns to Swim (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Nest on the Window
17. 17.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) Busy Ants (b) The Night Sky (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our Postman
18. 18.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 Best Friend (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Grandfather (d) My Pet Cat
19. 19.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 Helpful Neighbour (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Lost Ring
20. 20.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) Making Rangoli (b) Saving Water (c) My Best Friend (d) A Visit to the Zoo
21. 21.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 Dinosaur Book (b) Priya the Queen (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Dripping Tap
22. 22.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) Saving the Fish (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Lost Ring
23. 23.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) The Kite Festival (b) Sports Day (c) Healthy Food (d) My Pet Cat
24. 24.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 Monsoon (b) The Night Sky (c) Our Classroom (d) My Grandfather
25. 25.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) Busy Ants (b) Our Classroom (c) The Village Fair (d) The Cricket Match
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) The Power Cut (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Lost Ring
27. 27.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) Saving Water (b) Our School Library (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Elephants
28. 28.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) The Village Fair (b) Our Postman (c) Saving Water (d) Elephants
29. 29.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 Clean Park (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Dinosaur Book
30. 30.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) Making Rangoli (b) Our School Library (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Night Sky
31. 31.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Lost at the Mela (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Broken Kite
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Our School Library (b) The Night Sky (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Village Fair
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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Dripping Tap
34. 34.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) My Grandfather (c) The Village Fair (d) Healthy Food
35. 35.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Nest on the Window
36. 36.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) The Cricket Match (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Best Friend (d) Grandma's Garden
37. 37.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) Healthy Food (b) Our Classroom (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Saving Water
38. 38.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Vegetable Market (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Kite Festival
39. 39.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 New Girl (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Model Volcano
40. 40.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Lost Ring (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Broken Kite

Free writing skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/english-writing-skills