Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 285 · 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?
   
   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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Priya the Queen (d) Lost at the Mela
2. 2.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Big Football Match (d) Saving the Fish
3. 3.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) My New Bicycle (b) My Best Friend (c) The Village Fair (d) The Monsoon
4. 4.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) Our Postman (b) The Village Fair (c) The Kite Festival (d) Making Rangoli
5. 5.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Clean Park
6. 6.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 Clean Park (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Broken Kite (d) Priya the Queen
7. 7.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Nest on the Window
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Elephants (d) Our School Library
9. 9.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Peacock
10. 10.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Arjun Gets Well
11. 11.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) The Vegetable Market (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Sports Day
12. 12.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 Cricket Match (b) Our School Library (c) Our Classroom (d) A Visit to the Zoo
13. 13.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. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Elephants (b) The Railway Station (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Best Friend
14. 14.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 Model Volcano (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Dripping Tap
15. 15.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. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Our Classroom (c) Our School Library (d) A Visit to the Zoo
16. 16.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) The Nest on the Window (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Kitten in the Tree
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. (a) Elephants (b) The Peacock (c) Our Postman (d) A Visit to the Zoo
18. 18.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Village Fair (c) Saving Water (d) The Kite Festival
19. 19.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Sports Day (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Village Fair
20. 20.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our Postman (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Grandfather
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Healthy Food (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Pet Cat
22. 22.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 Model Volcano (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
23. 23.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Busy Ants (d) Our School Library
24. 24.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) Our School Library (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Healthy Food (d) The Village Fair
25. 25.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) Healthy Food (b) Making Rangoli (c) My New Bicycle (d) Busy Ants
26. 26.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) Healthy Food (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Elephants
27. 27.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 Clean Park (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Model Volcano
28. 28.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 Trip to the Old Fort (b) Sports Day (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Day at the Beach
29. 29.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. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) My Pet Cat (b) My Grandfather (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Railway Station
30. 30.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 Lost Ring (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Broken Kite
31. 31.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 Dripping Tap (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The New Girl (d) Saving the Fish
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Our Postman (c) The Night Sky (d) My Grandfather
33. 33.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 Night Sky (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Elephants (d) Our School Library
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Night Sky (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Village Fair
35. 35.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) My Pet Cat (b) Busy Ants (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My New Bicycle
36. 36.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 ride it to the park every evening. (a) Our School Library (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Monsoon (d) The Vegetable Market
37. 37.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Saving Water (c) The Monsoon (d) My New Bicycle
38. 38.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) Elephants (b) My Grandfather (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Visit to the Zoo
39. 39.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 Power Cut (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Train to Shimla
40. 40.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Lost Ring

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