Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 210 · 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 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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Clean Park (d) The Kitten in the Tree
2. 2.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) The Peacock (b) Our Classroom (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Best Friend
3. 3.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) Making Rangoli (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Sports Day (d) Saving Water
4. 4.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) Healthy Food (c) Saving Water (d) My Pet Cat
5. 5.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) Saving Water (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Night Sky
6. 6.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 Power Cut (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Dinosaur Book
7. 7.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) Our School Library (b) My New Bicycle (c) My Pet Cat (d) Making Rangoli
8. 8.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) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Our School Library (d) My Pet Cat
9. 9.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 Nest on the Window (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Priya the Queen (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
10. 10.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 Bean Seed (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Neel Learns to Swim
11. 11.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) Sports Day (b) Healthy Food (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Monsoon
12. 12.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Our School Library (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Old Banyan Tree
13. 13.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 Day at the Beach (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Monsoon
14. 14.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Bean Seed (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
15. 15.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) The Monsoon (b) Elephants (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Village Fair
16. 16.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) My New Bicycle (b) My Grandfather (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Cricket Match
17. 17.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) Saving Water (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Our Classroom (d) Healthy Food
18. 18.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 Monsoon (b) Sports Day (c) The Night Sky (d) A Visit to the Zoo
19. 19.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My Pet Cat (c) Sports Day (d) Saving Water
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Village Fair (c) Busy Ants (d) My Grandfather
21. 21.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Monsoon (c) The Night Sky (d) Grandma's Garden
22. 22.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 Spelling Contest (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Train to Shimla
23. 23.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Clean Park
24. 24.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Broken Kite
25. 25.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Broken Kite (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Bean Seed
26. 26.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) Busy Ants (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Cricket Match (d) Grandma's Garden
27. 27.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 Lost Ring (b) The Model Volcano (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Spelling Contest
28. 28.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) My New Bicycle (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Grandfather (d) Our Postman
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) The Railway Station (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Peacock
30. 30.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) Sports Day (b) My Pet Cat (c) Busy Ants (d) The Cricket Match
31. 31.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Sports Day (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Railway Station
32. 32.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) The Power Cut (b) Lost at the Mela (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Lost Ring
33. 33.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) Grandma's Garden (c) The Cricket Match (d) Our Classroom
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 reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Busy Ants (c) My Grandfather (d) Healthy Food
35. 35.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Spelling Contest
36. 36.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Lost Ring
37. 37.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The New Girl (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Neel Learns to Swim
38. 38.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 Village Fair (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Monsoon (d) The Railway Station
39. 39.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) Our School Library (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Railway Station (d) The Monsoon
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Healthy Food (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Elephants (d) My Pet Cat

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