Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 258 · 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?
   
   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) Lost at the Mela (c) The Spelling Contest (d) A Helpful Neighbour
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants (b) The Cricket Match (c) Saving Water (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
3. 3.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Spelling Contest
4. 4.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 New Girl (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Bean Seed
5. 5.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) The Monsoon (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Village Fair (d) The Railway Station
6. 6.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. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) Busy Ants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Making Rangoli
7. 7.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 Power Cut (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Bean Seed
8. 8.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Broken Kite
9. 9.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Bean Seed
10. 10.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) Elephants (b) Sports Day (c) Healthy Food (d) Our School Library
11. 11.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) My Grandfather (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Village Fair
12. 12.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Power Cut (d) The Big Football Match
13. 13.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Our Postman (c) The Night Sky (d) Healthy Food
14. 14.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 Kite Festival (b) Saving Water (c) The Railway Station (d) Our Classroom
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. (a) Busy Ants (b) Elephants (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Saving Water
16. 16.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) The Dripping Tap (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Power Cut
17. 17.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 Big Football Match (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Clean Park
18. 18.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 Kite Festival (b) Busy Ants (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our School Library
19. 19.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) The Peacock (b) Elephants (c) Our School Library (d) The Monsoon
20. 20.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 Nest on the Window (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Power Cut
21. 21.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) The Clean Park (c) Priya the Queen (d) A Card for Grandpa
22. 22.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) The Night Sky (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Vegetable Market
23. 23.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. We place small lamps around the design. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Monsoon (c) The Night Sky (d) Making Rangoli
24. 24.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) Healthy Food (b) Our Postman (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Kite Festival
25. 25.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Dripping Tap
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. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) The Monsoon (b) Saving Water (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Sports Day
27. 27.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Kite Festival (c) Healthy Food (d) A Visit to the Zoo
28. 28.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) Our School Library (b) Elephants (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Making Rangoli
29. 29.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The New Girl (c) The Bean Seed (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
30. 30.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) The Kite Festival (b) Busy Ants (c) Our Postman (d) Our School Library
31. 31.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) Grandma's Garden (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
32. 32.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Night Sky (c) The Monsoon (d) The Vegetable Market
33. 33.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. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Sports Day (b) The Monsoon (c) Our School Library (d) The Night Sky
34. 34.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) The Vegetable Market (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Cricket Match
35. 35.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Grandfather (d) Making Rangoli
36. 36.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) Our School Library (b) Our Classroom (c) My Best Friend (d) The Old Banyan Tree
37. 37.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) The Peacock (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Village Fair (d) Saving Water
38. 38.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 New Girl (b) The Big Football Match (c) Saving the Fish (d) Arjun Gets Well
39. 39.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 Power Cut (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
40. 40.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) The Railway Station (b) Our Postman (c) Busy Ants (d) The Village Fair

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