Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 27 · 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?
   
   A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Our School Library (b) Healthy Food (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Village Fair
2. 2.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) Our Classroom (b) The Monsoon (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My Pet Cat
3. 3.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) Our Postman (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Vegetable Market
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Sports Day (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Railway Station
5. 5.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) Sports Day (b) My Best Friend (c) The Night Sky (d) Our School Library
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Ants are tiny but very hard-working. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Busy Ants (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Sports Day (d) The Night Sky
7. 7.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) The Cricket Match (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Night Sky (d) The Vegetable Market
8. 8.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) The Dripping Tap (c) The Lost Ring (d) A Card for Grandpa
9. 9.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Broken Kite (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Our Classroom (d) My Pet Cat
11. 11.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) Arjun Gets Well (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Lost Ring
12. 12.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Railway Station (c) The Peacock (d) Making Rangoli
13. 13.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) The Kite Festival (b) Busy Ants (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Healthy Food
14. 14.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) Healthy Food (b) My Best Friend (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Busy Ants
15. 15.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Big Football Match (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Dripping Tap
16. 16.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 Big Football Match (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Bean Seed
17. 17.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Power Cut (d) The Lost Ring
18. 18.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) Our Classroom (b) My Best Friend (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Pet Cat
19. 19.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) Sports Day (b) The Cricket Match (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Old Banyan Tree
20. 20.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Bean Seed (c) Priya the Queen (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
21. 21.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) The Monsoon (b) Healthy Food (c) My Best Friend (d) The Kite Festival
22. 22.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 Big Football Match (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Model Volcano (d) Lost at the Mela
23. 23.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) Our Classroom (c) The Cricket Match (d) Elephants
24. 24.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 Dripping Tap (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Dinosaur Book
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. (a) Saving Water (b) Our Postman (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
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) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Broken Kite (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
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) The Train to Shimla (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Bean Seed (d) Saving the Fish
28. 28.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Busy Ants (c) My Grandfather (d) My New Bicycle
29. 29.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. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. (a) My Grandfather (b) Saving Water (c) Elephants (d) Our Classroom
30. 30.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 Village Fair (b) The Kite Festival (c) Healthy Food (d) My Pet Cat
31. 31.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) Saving the Fish (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) A Card for Grandpa
32. 32.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) Priya the Queen (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Lost Ring
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. Our house won the tug of war. (a) My Pet Cat (b) My Best Friend (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Sports Day
34. 34.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) Our School Library (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Village Fair (d) Our Classroom
35. 35.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The New Girl (c) The Clean Park (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
36. 36.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) The Model Volcano (b) The Broken Kite (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The New Girl
37. 37.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 Classroom (b) Healthy Food (c) The Railway Station (d) Making Rangoli
38. 38.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) Our Classroom (b) Our Postman (c) The Night Sky (d) Grandma's Garden
39. 39.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Clean Park (d) Neel Learns to Swim
40. 40.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) Busy Ants (b) Our School Library (c) The Peacock (d) The Railway Station

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