Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 208 · 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?
   
   Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Saving Water (b) Healthy Food (c) The Monsoon (d) Our School Library
2. 2.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The New Girl (d) The Dinosaur Book
3. 3.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) Sports Day (b) The Cricket Match (c) Elephants (d) My Pet Cat
4. 4.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) Sports Day (b) The Peacock (c) Elephants (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
5. 5.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Clean Park (d) The Kitten in the Tree
6. 6.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) The Night Sky (b) My Best Friend (c) Elephants (d) Our Classroom
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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
8. 8.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) The Railway Station (b) My New Bicycle (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Old Banyan Tree
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My best friend is Farhan. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My Best Friend (c) Our Classroom (d) The Night Sky
10. 10.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Broken Kite (d) Lost at the Mela
11. 11.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) The Clean Park (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Dripping Tap
12. 12.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) Healthy Food (b) The Peacock (c) Our Classroom (d) A Visit to the Zoo
13. 13.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Our Postman (b) My New Bicycle (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
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 Dripping Tap (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Big Football Match
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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Broken Kite (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
16. 16.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) The Dripping Tap (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Bean Seed (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Lost Ring (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Power Cut
18. 18.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Dripping Tap (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Saving the Fish
19. 19.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) Our School Library (b) Elephants (c) My Best Friend (d) My Pet Cat
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Cricket Match (c) Our School Library (d) The Vegetable Market
21. 21.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) Elephants (b) My Best Friend (c) Saving Water (d) The Village Fair
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) Our Classroom (b) My Grandfather (c) Our Postman (d) A Visit to the Zoo
23. 23.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) The Spelling Contest (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Neel Learns to Swim
24. 24.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) Saving the Fish (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Broken Kite
25. 25.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) My Best Friend (b) The Monsoon (c) Our Postman (d) My Grandfather
26. 26.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) Making Rangoli (b) My Grandfather (c) My Best Friend (d) Healthy Food
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Our Classroom (c) The Railway Station (d) The Peacock
28. 28.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
29. 29.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 Day at the Beach (b) Our School Library (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Busy Ants
30. 30.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 Power Cut (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Lost Ring
31. 31.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. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Village Fair (c) Sports Day (d) The Vegetable Market
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) Our Postman (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Pet Cat (d) Sports Day
33. 33.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 Monsoon (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Cricket Match
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) My Grandfather (b) Healthy Food (c) Busy Ants (d) Making Rangoli
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Our Classroom (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Night Sky (d) Elephants
36. 36.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Our Postman (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My Pet Cat
37. 37.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. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) The Peacock (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) A Day at the Beach (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
38. 38.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Our Postman (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Monsoon
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. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Kite Festival (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Best Friend
40. 40.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. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Sports Day (c) The Peacock (d) The Night Sky

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