Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 21 · 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?
   
   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) The Village Fair (b) Busy Ants (c) The Night Sky (d) My Pet Cat
2. 2.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Model Volcano
3. 3.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) Busy Ants (b) My Pet Cat (c) Elephants (d) The Cricket Match
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   In January, the sky fills with kites. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Making Rangoli (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Monsoon (d) The Kite Festival
5. 5.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 Clean Park (b) Lost at the Mela (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Priya the Queen
6. 6.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) The Night Sky (b) My New Bicycle (c) Elephants (d) Sports Day
7. 7.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Model Volcano (c) Priya the Queen (d) The New Girl
8. 8.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) My Pet Cat (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
9. 9.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 Dripping Tap (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Broken Kite
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. A green board hangs at the front. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Elephants (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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Elephants (c) My Grandfather (d) Busy Ants
12. 12.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) Elephants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our School Library (d) The Cricket Match
13. 13.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) My Grandfather (b) Making Rangoli (c) Busy Ants (d) Grandma's Garden
14. 14.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. We may borrow two books every week. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Busy Ants (c) The Railway Station (d) Our School Library
15. 15.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My Grandfather
16. 16.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) The Village Fair (b) The Railway Station (c) Healthy Food (d) Our Classroom
17. 17.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. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. (a) Sports Day (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My Grandfather (d) Elephants
18. 18.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 Model Volcano (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Big Football Match
19. 19.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 Power Cut (c) The Clean Park (d) Arjun Gets Well
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) The Peacock (b) Our Classroom (c) Healthy Food (d) Busy Ants
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. (a) My Grandfather (b) Our Classroom (c) Busy Ants (d) The Railway Station
22. 22.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) My Pet Cat (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Railway Station
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) Healthy Food (b) The Cricket Match (c) Elephants (d) The Railway Station
24. 24.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Clean Park (c) Priya the Queen (d) Neel Learns to Swim
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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Power Cut (c) The Clean Park (d) The Kitten in the Tree
26. 26.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 Bean Seed (c) The New Girl (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
27. 27.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) The Broken Kite (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Priya the Queen (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
28. 28.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Best Friend (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Village Fair
29. 29.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) Healthy Food (b) The Railway Station (c) The Peacock (d) My Grandfather
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) Making Rangoli (b) My Best Friend (c) The Peacock (d) The Vegetable Market
31. 31.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) Elephants (b) The Monsoon (c) Healthy Food (d) The Peacock
32. 32.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Village Fair (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Best Friend
33. 33.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Model Volcano (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) A Helpful Neighbour
34. 34.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) Our Classroom (b) Our Postman (c) My Pet Cat (d) Grandma's Garden
35. 35.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Sports Day (c) The Monsoon (d) The Peacock
36. 36.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 ride it to the park every evening. (a) The Peacock (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Kite Festival (d) Our Postman
37. 37.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) My Best Friend (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Sports Day (d) The Kite Festival
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Sports Day
39. 39.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 Broken Kite (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Lost Ring
40. 40.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) Our Postman (b) Busy Ants (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Grandma's Garden

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