Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 2 · 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?
   
   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) Grandma's Garden (b) Our Postman (c) My Grandfather (d) The Kite Festival
2. 2.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Kitten in the Tree
3. 3.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) Lost at the Mela (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Dinosaur Book
4. 4.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) My Pet Cat (d) Our School Library
5. 5.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. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Sports Day (b) My Best Friend (c) The Village Fair (d) Our Classroom
6. 6.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 Bean Seed (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Train to Shimla
7. 7.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Broken Kite (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) A Helpful Neighbour
8. 8.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. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. (a) The Peacock (b) Our Postman (c) The Village Fair (d) My Grandfather
9. 9.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Big Football Match (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Train to Shimla
10. 10.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Grandma's Garden (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Our Classroom
11. 11.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) My Best Friend (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Elephants (d) My Grandfather
12. 12.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Train to Shimla
13. 13.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The New Girl (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Clean Park
14. 14.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) Healthy Food (c) Busy Ants (d) My Grandfather
15. 15.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Bean Seed (c) Saving the Fish (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
16. 16.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) A Day at the Beach (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Pet Cat
17. 17.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. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Healthy Food (b) A Day at the Beach (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Kite Festival
18. 18.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) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Power Cut
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) The Village Fair (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Grandfather
20. 20.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 Night Sky (b) The Peacock (c) The Railway Station (d) My Pet Cat
21. 21.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) The Kite Festival (b) Our Classroom (c) My Grandfather (d) Our School Library
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Elephants (b) My Grandfather (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Vegetable Market
23. 23.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Saving the Fish (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Nest on the Window
24. 24.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) Busy Ants (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Saving Water
25. 25.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) The Broken Kite (c) The Clean Park (d) The Bean Seed
26. 26.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 Dripping Tap (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Saving the Fish (d) The New Girl
27. 27.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 Broken Kite (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Nest on the Window
28. 28.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) The Lost Ring (c) The Broken Kite (d) Saving the Fish
29. 29.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 Model Volcano (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Saving the Fish (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
30. 30.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 Night Sky (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Sports Day (d) My Pet Cat
31. 31.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 Monsoon (b) The Cricket Match (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Pet Cat
32. 32.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) Elephants (c) The Peacock (d) Healthy Food
33. 33.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) Elephants (b) The Kite Festival (c) Grandma's Garden (d) My New Bicycle
34. 34.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) My Pet Cat (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Elephants
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) Priya the Queen (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Neel Learns to Swim
36. 36.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 Bean Seed (b) The Lost Ring (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) A Helpful Neighbour
37. 37.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) The Night Sky (b) Our Classroom (c) My Grandfather (d) Making Rangoli
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Healthy Food (c) Saving Water (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
39. 39.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) Our Classroom (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Sports Day (d) Making Rangoli
40. 40.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Model Volcano

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