Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 254 · 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?
   
   In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Railway Station (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Best Friend
2. 2.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Clean Park (d) The Broken Kite
3. 3.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Clean Park (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Bean Seed
4. 4.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 Clean Park (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
5. 5.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Arjun Gets Well
6. 6.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Train to Shimla
7. 7.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Elephants (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Day at the Beach
8. 8.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. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. (a) Elephants (b) Healthy Food (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Village Fair
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) The Kitten in the Tree (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Priya the Queen (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
10. 10.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) Grandma's Garden (b) My Best Friend (c) The Peacock (d) Elephants
11. 11.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 New Girl (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Big Football Match
12. 12.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Railway Station (d) Saving Water
13. 13.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) Sports Day (b) My Best Friend (c) Healthy Food (d) The Peacock
14. 14.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) My Grandfather (c) My New Bicycle (d) Our School Library
15. 15.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) A Day at the Beach (c) Sports Day (d) My Grandfather
16. 16.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) My Grandfather (c) The Monsoon (d) The Old Banyan Tree
17. 17.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 Dripping Tap (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Spelling Contest
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Busy Ants (b) My Pet Cat (c) Elephants (d) My New Bicycle
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) The Big Football Match (b) The Bean Seed (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Power Cut
20. 20.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Bean Seed (d) The New Girl
21. 21.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) Our School Library (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Sports Day (d) Making Rangoli
22. 22.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) The Dripping Tap (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Model Volcano
23. 23.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 Village Fair (b) My New Bicycle (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Elephants
24. 24.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Bean Seed (c) Saving the Fish (d) Lost at the Mela
25. 25.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. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The Village Fair (b) Making Rangoli (c) Elephants (d) The Cricket Match
26. 26.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) Healthy Food (b) Sports Day (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Vegetable Market
27. 27.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 Model Volcano (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Power Cut (d) The Lost Ring
28. 28.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) My Pet Cat (b) Busy Ants (c) The Night Sky (d) The Village Fair
29. 29.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Dripping Tap
30. 30.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) A Card for Grandpa
31. 31.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) My Best Friend (b) Saving Water (c) The Monsoon (d) Healthy Food
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 Big Football Match (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The New Girl (d) The Power Cut
33. 33.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 Clean Park (b) Priya the Queen (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Power Cut
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) The Village Fair (b) My New Bicycle (c) My Best Friend (d) Grandma's Garden
35. 35.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 Clean Park (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Spelling Contest
36. 36.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 Night Sky (b) Our Postman (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) A Day at the Beach
37. 37.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Healthy Food (c) The Monsoon (d) The Peacock
38. 38.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) Sports Day (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Kite Festival (d) Our Classroom
39. 39.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 Bean Seed (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Dinosaur Book
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Night Sky (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Saving Water

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