Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 252 · 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?
   
   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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Kitten in the Tree
2. 2.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Clean Park (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Broken Kite
3. 3.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 Helpful Neighbour (b) The Broken Kite (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) A Card for Grandpa
4. 4.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Model Volcano (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Nest on the Window
5. 5.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) The Night Sky (b) Sports Day (c) The Peacock (d) The Village Fair
6. 6.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) My New Bicycle (b) Sports Day (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Railway Station
7. 7.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Big Football Match (d) Saving the Fish
8. 8.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 Train to Shimla (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Dripping Tap
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. (a) The Cricket Match (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Sports Day (d) Saving Water
10. 10.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. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Sports Day (c) Elephants (d) The Vegetable Market
11. 11.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) The Peacock (b) Our Postman (c) Busy Ants (d) The Kite Festival
12. 12.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 Vegetable Market (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Village Fair (d) My Pet Cat
13. 13.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) Our Postman (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Railway Station
14. 14.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Spelling Contest
15. 15.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
16. 16.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Power Cut (c) The Big Football Match (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
17. 17.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Our Postman (c) My New Bicycle (d) Making Rangoli
18. 18.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) Healthy Food (b) The Peacock (c) My Pet Cat (d) Saving Water
19. 19.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Kite Festival (c) My New Bicycle (d) Our School Library
20. 20.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The New Girl
21. 21.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) The Railway Station (b) My Best Friend (c) Our School Library (d) The Village Fair
22. 22.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) The Night Sky (b) The Peacock (c) Busy Ants (d) Making Rangoli
23. 23.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 Village Fair (b) Our Classroom (c) My Best Friend (d) Grandma's Garden
24. 24.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) Elephants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Peacock
25. 25.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. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Healthy Food (d) The Old Banyan Tree
26. 26.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) The Kite Festival (b) The Monsoon (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Making Rangoli
27. 27.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) The Monsoon (b) My New Bicycle (c) Sports Day (d) A Day at the Beach
28. 28.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 Clean Park (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Bean Seed
29. 29.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 Railway Station (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Grandfather
30. 30.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) The Night Sky (b) The Cricket Match (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My Grandfather
31. 31.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 New Girl (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Model Volcano (d) Saving the Fish
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Cricket Match (c) My Best Friend (d) The Railway Station
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Saving Water (c) Our Classroom (d) The Cricket Match
34. 34.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) My Best Friend (b) Healthy Food (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Monsoon
35. 35.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Night Sky (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Our Postman
36. 36.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) Our Classroom (b) The Village Fair (c) My Grandfather (d) My New Bicycle
37. 37.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. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Peacock (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Railway Station
38. 38.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Railway Station (c) My New Bicycle (d) Our School Library
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) My Grandfather (b) Busy Ants (c) The Railway Station (d) Our School Library
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) Priya the Queen (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Dripping Tap

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