Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 231 · 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 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 Visit to the Zoo (b) The Peacock (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Night Sky
2. 2.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 Model Volcano (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Bean Seed
3. 3.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Lost Ring
4. 4.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) Sports Day (c) My Pet Cat (d) Making Rangoli
5. 5.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Lost Ring (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Big Football Match
6. 6.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) Priya the Queen (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Kitten in the Tree
7. 7.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 Spelling Contest (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Arjun Gets Well
8. 8.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) The Vegetable Market (b) The Cricket Match (c) Busy Ants (d) The Village Fair
9. 9.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) Sports Day (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Our Postman (d) Saving Water
10. 10.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Train to Shimla
11. 11.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) The Monsoon (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My Pet Cat (d) Saving Water
12. 12.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 Model Volcano (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Power Cut
13. 13.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Village Fair (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My Grandfather
14. 14.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Old Banyan Tree
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Busy Ants (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Cricket Match (d) A Day at the Beach
16. 16.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) Elephants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Peacock (d) A Visit to the Zoo
17. 17.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) Our Classroom (b) My Pet Cat (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Kite Festival
18. 18.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Saving the Fish
19. 19.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 Bean Seed (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Clean Park (d) Lost at the Mela
20. 20.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) The Kite Festival (b) The Cricket Match (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Best Friend
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Saving Water (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Night Sky (d) The Monsoon
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 Power Cut (c) The Big Football Match (d) Priya the Queen
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Saving Water (b) Busy Ants (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My New Bicycle
24. 24.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) Sports Day (b) The Vegetable Market (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Busy Ants
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Grandfather (d) Healthy Food
26. 26.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) Elephants (b) The Peacock (c) The Cricket Match (d) Our Postman
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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Lost Ring (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) A Helpful Neighbour
28. 28.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 School Library (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Healthy Food (d) My Best Friend
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. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) My Pet Cat (b) My Best Friend (c) Healthy Food (d) The Kite Festival
30. 30.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) The Kite Festival (c) Making Rangoli (d) Healthy Food
31. 31.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) Our Classroom (c) The Cricket Match (d) Making Rangoli
32. 32.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) Elephants (b) Our Postman (c) Our Classroom (d) Our School Library
33. 33.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 Broken Kite (b) The Clean Park (c) The New Girl (d) The Lost Ring
34. 34.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Dinosaur Book
35. 35.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 Dinosaur Book (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Power Cut (d) Lost at the Mela
36. 36.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Nest on the Window
37. 37.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) Making Rangoli (b) Our School Library (c) Saving Water (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
38. 38.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 Model Volcano (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Train to Shimla
39. 39.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) A Day at the Beach (c) Healthy Food (d) The Peacock
40. 40.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Priya the Queen

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