Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 191 · 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?
   
   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 Clean Park (b) The Train to Shimla (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Model Volcano
2. 2.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Bean Seed (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
3. 3.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Monsoon (c) Saving Water (d) My New Bicycle
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Elephants (c) The Railway Station (d) Grandma's Garden
5. 5.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 Best Friend (b) The Railway Station (c) My Grandfather (d) The Peacock
6. 6.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Saving the Fish (d) Lost at the Mela
7. 7.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) Busy Ants (b) The Kite Festival (c) Saving Water (d) My Best Friend
8. 8.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 Lost Ring (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Broken Kite (d) Arjun Gets Well
9. 9.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 New Girl (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Neel Learns to Swim
10. 10.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our Postman (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Old Banyan Tree
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. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Busy Ants (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My New Bicycle
12. 12.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Model Volcano (d) Arjun Gets Well
13. 13.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) Busy Ants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our Classroom
14. 14.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) Saving Water (c) Our Postman (d) A Day at the Beach
15. 15.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) Healthy Food (b) The Peacock (c) The Village Fair (d) Making Rangoli
16. 16.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) Sports Day (b) My Best Friend (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Railway Station
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. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Saving Water (b) Making Rangoli (c) Busy Ants (d) Healthy Food
18. 18.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 Nest on the Window (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Big Football Match (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
19. 19.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. The guide told us about the old kings. (a) The Village Fair (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Vegetable Market
20. 20.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 Monsoon (b) Elephants (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Night Sky
21. 21.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 Model Volcano (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Clean Park
22. 22.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. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Village Fair (c) Elephants (d) A Visit to the Zoo
23. 23.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 Village Fair (b) Elephants (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Day at the Beach
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Night Sky (d) The Peacock
25. 25.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 Bean Seed (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Priya the Queen
26. 26.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 Power Cut (b) The New Girl (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Model Volcano
27. 27.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) The New Girl (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Lost at the Mela
28. 28.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 Big Football Match (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Power Cut (d) The Nest on the Window
29. 29.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 Village Fair (b) The Cricket Match (c) My Best Friend (d) Making Rangoli
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 Clean Park (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Lost Ring
31. 31.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Peacock (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Day at the Beach
32. 32.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) Busy Ants (b) The Kite Festival (c) Our Classroom (d) Grandma's Garden
33. 33.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 Peacock (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Making Rangoli
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Vegetable Market (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) A Visit to the Zoo
35. 35.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) A Day at the Beach (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Railway Station
36. 36.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. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) My Best Friend (c) Our School Library (d) The Kite Festival
37. 37.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 Dripping Tap (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Big Football Match (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
38. 38.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 Kite Festival (b) Sports Day (c) Saving Water (d) My Pet Cat
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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Kitten in the Tree
40. 40.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 Bean Seed (b) Saving the Fish (c) The New Girl (d) Meera Bakes a Cake

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