Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 220 · 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?
   
   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) The Lost Ring (c) The Big Football Match (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
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) The Spelling Contest (b) The New Girl (c) The Lost Ring (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
3. 3.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) The Peacock (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Our Classroom (d) A Visit to the Zoo
4. 4.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) The Village Fair (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Monsoon (d) The Kite Festival
5. 5.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Railway Station (c) My Best Friend (d) A Day at the Beach
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) The Village Fair (b) My Pet Cat (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Busy Ants
7. 7.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) The Nest on the Window (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Dinosaur Book
8. 8.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) Grandma's Garden (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Monsoon (d) The Cricket Match
9. 9.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 Nest on the Window (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Model Volcano (d) A Helpful Neighbour
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) The Night Sky (b) My Best Friend (c) The Village Fair (d) Healthy Food
11. 11.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Lost Ring (d) A Helpful Neighbour
12. 12.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My New Bicycle (c) Our School Library (d) My Pet Cat
13. 13.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) Saving Water (b) The Village Fair (c) Healthy Food (d) The Night Sky
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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Power Cut
15. 15.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) Our Postman (b) Our Classroom (c) The Cricket Match (d) A Day at the Beach
16. 16.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Our Classroom (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Kite Festival
17. 17.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. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Busy Ants (c) The Village Fair (d) Our Postman
18. 18.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) Healthy Food (c) The Village Fair (d) Our School Library
19. 19.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 Bean Seed (b) The Train to Shimla (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Broken Kite
20. 20.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. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) The Monsoon (b) My Best Friend (c) The Peacock (d) The Old Banyan Tree
21. 21.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) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Bean Seed
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. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Our Postman (b) My Grandfather (c) Busy Ants (d) My Best Friend
23. 23.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Monsoon (c) The Peacock (d) My New Bicycle
24. 24.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) Our Postman (b) The Peacock (c) Sports Day (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our Postman (d) Sports Day
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My New Bicycle (c) Making Rangoli (d) Saving Water
27. 27.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. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. (a) The Peacock (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Our School Library (d) A Day at the Beach
28. 28.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Monsoon (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Grandfather
29. 29.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) The New Girl (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
30. 30.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Priya the Queen
31. 31.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) Our School Library (b) My New Bicycle (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Elephants
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) Grandma's Garden (b) My Best Friend (c) Sports Day (d) The Night Sky
33. 33.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Broken Kite
34. 34.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) Saving Water (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our School Library (d) My New Bicycle
35. 35.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Clean Park (c) The Bean Seed (d) A Helpful Neighbour
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) A Day at the Beach (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Grandfather (d) The Old Banyan Tree
37. 37.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) My Best Friend (b) Busy Ants (c) Our Postman (d) The Monsoon
38. 38.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 Lost Ring (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Bean Seed
39. 39.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) Our Classroom (b) My Grandfather (c) The Monsoon (d) Elephants
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 New Bicycle (b) Our School Library (c) Healthy Food (d) The Night Sky

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