Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 193 · 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?
   
   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) Saving Water (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Busy Ants
2. 2.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 Bean Seed (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Broken Kite (d) Lost at the Mela
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 New Girl (b) The Lost Ring (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Kitten in the Tree
4. 4.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) The Clean Park (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Broken Kite
5. 5.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) Sports Day (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Village Fair (d) The Night Sky
6. 6.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Broken Kite (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Clean Park
7. 7.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) Sports Day (b) The Kite Festival (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My Best Friend
8. 8.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) Sports Day (b) The Railway Station (c) Our School Library (d) Grandma's Garden
9. 9.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) Our Classroom (b) My Best Friend (c) Saving Water (d) A Day at the Beach
10. 10.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
11. 11.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) Making Rangoli (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Saving Water
12. 12.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Train to Shimla
13. 13.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) Healthy Food (b) Grandma's Garden (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Pet Cat
14. 14.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 Clean Park (b) The Big Football Match (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Spelling Contest
15. 15.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) Our School Library (b) Our Classroom (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Night Sky
16. 16.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Lost Ring
17. 17.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Power Cut
18. 18.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) A Day at the Beach (c) My Grandfather (d) My Pet Cat
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) Sports Day (b) Our School Library (c) Healthy Food (d) The Monsoon
20. 20.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) Grandma's Garden (b) My Pet Cat (c) Healthy Food (d) The Kite Festival
21. 21.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) Our School Library (c) Grandma's Garden (d) My New Bicycle
22. 22.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) The Monsoon (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Saving Water (d) Grandma's Garden
23. 23.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) The Cricket Match (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Making Rangoli
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. (a) The Peacock (b) Sports Day (c) Saving Water (d) My Best Friend
25. 25.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) The Dripping Tap (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Big Football Match
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Our Postman (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Village Fair (d) The Monsoon
27. 27.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) My Grandfather (b) The Night Sky (c) The Railway Station (d) The Monsoon
28. 28.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) Priya the Queen (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Dinosaur Book
29. 29.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) Making Rangoli (b) My Pet Cat (c) Our School Library (d) The Village Fair
30. 30.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Priya the Queen
31. 31.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Busy Ants (d) My Grandfather
32. 32.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) Healthy Food (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Sports Day (d) Busy Ants
33. 33.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 Night Sky (b) The Village Fair (c) My Best Friend (d) Our Postman
34. 34.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. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) The Cricket Match (b) My Grandfather (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Railway Station
35. 35.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Big Football Match (d) A Card for Grandpa
36. 36.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 Cricket Match (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Village Fair (d) My Grandfather
37. 37.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) My Best Friend (b) The Village Fair (c) The Peacock (d) The Kite Festival
38. 38.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 Broken Kite (b) The New Girl (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Train to Shimla
39. 39.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 Clean Park (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
40. 40.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) The Kite Festival (b) Our Postman (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Elephants

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