Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 266 · 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?
   
   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 Dripping Tap (b) The Big Football Match (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) A Helpful Neighbour
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Our School Library (d) The Railway Station
3. 3.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Dinosaur Book
4. 4.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) The Village Fair (b) The Monsoon (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Vegetable Market
5. 5.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) The Dinosaur Book (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Power Cut
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Monsoon (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Cricket Match
7. 7.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Broken Kite
8. 8.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) Our Postman (b) Our Classroom (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
9. 9.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 Broken Kite (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Power Cut (d) The Dripping Tap
10. 10.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) The Village Fair (b) Busy Ants (c) The Peacock (d) Grandma's Garden
11. 11.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 Cricket Match (b) My Best Friend (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Monsoon
12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Sports Day (d) Our Classroom
13. 13.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) Elephants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Our Classroom
14. 14.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Kite Festival (d) Elephants
15. 15.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 Model Volcano (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) A Helpful Neighbour
16. 16.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. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Village Fair (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Making Rangoli
17. 17.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. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) Our Postman (b) The Village Fair (c) The Railway Station (d) Grandma's Garden
18. 18.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our Postman (d) Grandma's Garden
19. 19.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Broken Kite (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Nest on the Window
20. 20.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 Railway Station (b) Elephants (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Vegetable Market
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) The Train to Shimla (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Kitten in the Tree
22. 22.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 New Girl (b) The Model Volcano (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Lost Ring
23. 23.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 Monsoon (b) My Best Friend (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Making Rangoli
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Busy Ants (b) Sports Day (c) Saving Water (d) The Monsoon
25. 25.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) Our School Library (b) The Cricket Match (c) Sports Day (d) Saving Water
26. 26.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Spelling Contest
27. 27.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) Saving the Fish (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Dripping Tap
28. 28.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Broken Kite (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Saving the Fish
29. 29.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) Our Classroom (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Monsoon (d) The Kite Festival
30. 30.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 Big Football Match (c) The New Girl (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
31. 31.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) Making Rangoli (b) Sports Day (c) Healthy Food (d) My Best Friend
32. 32.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) The Spelling Contest (b) The Bean Seed (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Broken Kite
33. 33.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. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our Classroom (d) The Old Banyan Tree
34. 34.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Saving Water (d) The Kite Festival
35. 35.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 Lost Ring (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Power Cut (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
36. 36.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Bean Seed (d) Arjun Gets Well
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Peacock (d) The Monsoon
38. 38.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) Our Postman (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Making Rangoli (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
39. 39.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 Best Friend (c) The Monsoon (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
40. 40.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) The Train to Shimla (c) The Clean Park (d) The Spelling Contest

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