Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 205 · 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. 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) Healthy Food (b) The Cricket Match (c) Our School Library (d) Saving Water
2. 2.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. Imran took the last wicket. (a) Our School Library (b) The Cricket Match (c) A Day at the Beach (d) A Visit to the Zoo
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Our Postman (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Kite Festival
4. 4.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) The Monsoon (b) Busy Ants (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Railway Station
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The night sky is full of wonders. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) My New Bicycle (c) Sports Day (d) The Night Sky
6. 6.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Priya the Queen (c) The New Girl (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
7. 7.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) The Broken Kite (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Model Volcano
8. 8.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 Train to Shimla (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Big Football Match
9. 9.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) The Peacock (c) Making Rangoli (d) Busy Ants
10. 10.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) My Grandfather (b) The Peacock (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Saving Water
11. 11.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) The Railway Station (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Healthy Food (d) Our Postman
12. 12.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Saving Water (c) Our School Library (d) Our Postman
13. 13.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Bean Seed
14. 14.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) Grandma's Garden (b) My Pet Cat (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Kite Festival
15. 15.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 Broken Kite (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Clean Park
16. 16.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Healthy Food (c) Sports Day (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
17. 17.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) Our Classroom (b) The Peacock (c) My Best Friend (d) The Kite Festival
18. 18.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Model Volcano (d) Saving the Fish
19. 19.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Model Volcano (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Lost at the Mela
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Healthy Food (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Cricket Match
21. 21.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool. Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) The Model Volcano (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Kitten in the Tree
22. 22.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Broken Kite (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
23. 23.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Kite Festival (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Cricket Match
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Saving Water (b) The Peacock (c) The Monsoon (d) Our Classroom
25. 25.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Bean Seed (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
26. 26.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 Big Football Match (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The New Girl (d) The Nest on the Window
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Sports Day (b) The Peacock (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Monsoon
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Monsoon (c) My New Bicycle (d) Elephants
29. 29.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Power Cut (c) Saving the Fish (d) A Helpful Neighbour
30. 30.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Elephants (c) Saving Water (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
31. 31.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Cricket Match (c) Our Postman (d) My Pet Cat
32. 32.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Our Postman (d) Healthy Food
33. 33.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Big Football Match (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Kitten in the Tree
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. We collected shells near the shore. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Peacock
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 Train to Shimla (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Saving the Fish
36. 36.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) Our Postman (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Elephants
37. 37.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) Elephants (b) My Grandfather (c) Healthy Food (d) My Best Friend
38. 38.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) Lost at the Mela (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Saving the Fish
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) Elephants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Railway Station
40. 40.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) Our Postman (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Village Fair

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