Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 255 · 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?
   
   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) The Night Sky (b) Saving Water (c) The Railway Station (d) My Grandfather
2. 2.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 Clean Park (b) The Nest on the Window (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
3. 3.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Lost at the Mela
4. 4.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Power Cut (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Spelling Contest
5. 5.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) My New Bicycle (b) My Grandfather (c) Busy Ants (d) Our Postman
6. 6.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Model Volcano (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
7. 7.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Healthy Food (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Grandma's Garden
8. 8.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) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The New Girl (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Dripping Tap
9. 9.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) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Spelling Contest
10. 10.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) Grandma's Garden (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Peacock
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Kite Festival (c) Our School Library (d) Our Classroom
12. 12.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 Dinosaur Book (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
13. 13.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 Power Cut (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Clean Park (d) Lost at the Mela
14. 14.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 Night Sky (b) The Village Fair (c) Healthy Food (d) Our School Library
15. 15.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 Big Football Match (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Arjun Gets Well
16. 16.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 Broken Kite (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Model Volcano
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Monsoon (c) The Village Fair (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
18. 18.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) Grandma's Garden (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Old Banyan Tree
19. 19.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) The Peacock (b) Elephants (c) My Best Friend (d) My Pet Cat
20. 20.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) Making Rangoli (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Railway Station
21. 21.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Lost Ring
22. 22.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) A Card for Grandpa
23. 23.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) Healthy Food (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Night Sky (d) Our School Library
24. 24.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) Healthy Food (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Railway Station (d) The Old Banyan Tree
25. 25.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 Lost Ring (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Priya the Queen (d) A Helpful Neighbour
26. 26.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) Busy Ants (b) The Railway Station (c) Healthy Food (d) The Peacock
27. 27.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) My Grandfather (b) Elephants (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Healthy Food
28. 28.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Railway Station (d) The Monsoon
29. 29.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) Elephants (b) The Night Sky (c) Our School Library (d) My Pet Cat
30. 30.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Our Classroom (c) The Railway Station (d) A Visit to the Zoo
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) Our Postman (b) My Best Friend (c) Elephants (d) The Cricket Match
32. 32.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Clean Park (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
33. 33.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Spelling Contest
34. 34.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Big Football Match (c) The New Girl (d) The Lost Ring
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) Priya the Queen (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
36. 36.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Saving Water (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Vegetable Market
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) My Best Friend (b) Our Postman (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Night Sky
38. 38.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) The Monsoon (b) The Cricket Match (c) Our Postman (d) The Peacock
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Saving Water (b) A Day at the Beach (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) A Visit to the Zoo
40. 40.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) Healthy Food (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Monsoon

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