Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 192 · 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?
   
   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) My New Bicycle (b) The Monsoon (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Saving Water
2. 2.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) The Model Volcano (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Dripping Tap
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Grandfather (d) The Railway Station
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 Broken Kite (b) The Lost Ring (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Power Cut
5. 5.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Pet Cat (d) Our School Library
6. 6.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 Cricket Match (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My New Bicycle (d) Elephants
7. 7.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) The Dinosaur Book (b) The Power Cut (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Spelling Contest
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Our Classroom (c) The Cricket Match (d) My New Bicycle
9. 9.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Big Football Match
10. 10.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Saving the Fish (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
11. 11.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 Dinosaur Book (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Model Volcano (d) A Helpful Neighbour
12. 12.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 Kite Festival (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My Best Friend (d) The Monsoon
13. 13.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 Nest on the Window (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Bean Seed (d) Lost at the Mela
14. 14.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Monsoon (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Saving Water
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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Clean Park (d) The Bean Seed
16. 16.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Big Football Match
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our Postman (c) My New Bicycle (d) Our School Library
18. 18.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Elephants (d) A Visit to the Zoo
19. 19.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 Big Football Match (b) The Model Volcano (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Dripping Tap
20. 20.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 Bean Seed (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Kitten in the Tree
21. 21.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Priya the Queen (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Nest on the Window
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Our Postman (b) The Peacock (c) The Cricket Match (d) Saving Water
23. 23.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 Train to Shimla (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Arjun Gets Well
24. 24.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) My Pet Cat (b) Healthy Food (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Old Banyan Tree
25. 25.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) Priya the Queen (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) A Card for Grandpa
26. 26.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Bean Seed (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Nest on the Window
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Elephants (c) Our Postman (d) My Pet Cat
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 Monsoon (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Railway Station
29. 29.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Clean Park
30. 30.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Railway Station (d) My New Bicycle
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Monsoon
32. 32.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) Our Postman (b) Sports Day (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My Best Friend
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Monsoon (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
34. 34.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Big Football Match (d) Arjun Gets Well
35. 35.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) The Village Fair (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Best Friend (d) The Cricket Match
36. 36.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) Saving the Fish (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Lost Ring
37. 37.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) The Monsoon (b) Busy Ants (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Night Sky
38. 38.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Sports Day (d) The Night Sky
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Railway Station (b) Our School Library (c) The Village Fair (d) The Old Banyan Tree
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Village Fair (c) Saving Water (d) Grandma's Garden

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