Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 213 · 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?
   
   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 Model Volcano (b) The Broken Kite (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Priya the Queen
2. 2.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Vegetable Market (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My New Bicycle
3. 3.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) The Cricket Match (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Night Sky (d) Our School Library
4. 4.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 store food for the winter. (a) Elephants (b) Busy Ants (c) The Village Fair (d) Our Postman
5. 5.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) The Railway Station (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Busy Ants
6. 6.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Cricket Match
7. 7.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. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Peacock (d) The Monsoon
8. 8.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. The postman knows every house on our street. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Our Postman (c) Busy Ants (d) The Kite Festival
9. 9.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Priya the Queen
10. 10.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Saving Water (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Healthy Food
11. 11.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) My Best Friend (b) My New Bicycle (c) Our Classroom (d) Healthy Food
12. 12.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) Grandma's Garden (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Monsoon
13. 13.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) My Grandfather (b) The Kite Festival (c) Healthy Food (d) Sports Day
14. 14.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Clean Park (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
15. 15.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. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) The Railway Station (b) The Monsoon (c) The Village Fair (d) Saving Water
16. 16.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) Priya the Queen (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Lost Ring
17. 17.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Our School Library (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Night Sky
18. 18.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) A Card for Grandpa (c) Saving the Fish (d) The New Girl
19. 19.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The New Girl (d) Lost at the Mela
20. 20.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) The Kite Festival (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Day at the Beach
21. 21.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Dinosaur Book
22. 22.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 Kitten in the Tree (c) The Power Cut (d) Saving the Fish
23. 23.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) My Pet Cat (b) Healthy Food (c) The Night Sky (d) The Monsoon
24. 24.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) Our Postman (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Grandfather (d) Our Classroom
25. 25.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Big Football Match (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Train to Shimla
26. 26.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 Lost Ring (b) The Power Cut (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) A Helpful Neighbour
27. 27.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) A Day at the Beach (b) My Grandfather (c) The Kite Festival (d) My New Bicycle
28. 28.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) My Grandfather (b) The Night Sky (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Our Postman
29. 29.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) Making Rangoli (b) Busy Ants (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
30. 30.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Dripping Tap (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Broken Kite
31. 31.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) Elephants (b) The Peacock (c) The Monsoon (d) My New Bicycle
32. 32.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Vegetable Market
33. 33.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 Dripping Tap (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Power Cut
34. 34.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. Our house won the tug of war. (a) Elephants (b) Sports Day (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Day at the Beach
35. 35.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) The Train to Shimla (b) The Lost Ring (c) Priya the Queen (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
36. 36.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Bean Seed
37. 37.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) Busy Ants (b) Our School Library (c) My Pet Cat (d) Making Rangoli
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) My New Bicycle (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our Classroom (d) Our Postman
39. 39.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Day at the Beach
40. 40.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 Best Friend (b) My New Bicycle (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Making Rangoli

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