Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 298 · 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?
   
   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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Neel Learns to Swim
2. 2.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 Bean Seed (b) The Big Football Match (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Lost Ring
3. 3.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. Imran took the last wicket. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Monsoon (c) Busy Ants (d) The Cricket Match
4. 4.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Pet Cat (d) Sports Day
5. 5.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) The Bean Seed (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Clean Park (d) The Lost Ring
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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Broken Kite
7. 7.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) The Cricket Match (b) Grandma's Garden (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Sports Day
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Healthy Food (c) Making Rangoli (d) A Visit to the Zoo
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 Dripping Tap (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Arjun Gets Well
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) Our Postman (b) Our School Library (c) Our Classroom (d) My Pet Cat
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Cricket Match (c) Elephants (d) The Monsoon
12. 12.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 Kitten in the Tree (c) The Power Cut (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
13. 13.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) Elephants (b) The Monsoon (c) The Railway Station (d) The Vegetable Market
14. 14.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. We may borrow two books every week. (a) Elephants (b) The Monsoon (c) Our School Library (d) Our Classroom
15. 15.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 Broken Kite (b) The Clean Park (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Model Volcano
16. 16.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Lost Ring
17. 17.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Cricket Match (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
18. 18.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 store food for the winter. (a) Busy Ants (b) Saving Water (c) The Monsoon (d) The Kite Festival
19. 19.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The New Girl (d) The Kitten in the Tree
20. 20.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) The Monsoon (b) The Village Fair (c) The Night Sky (d) Our Classroom
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Our Classroom (b) The Kite Festival (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Sports Day
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Railway Station (c) The Night Sky (d) The Monsoon
23. 23.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) The Monsoon (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My New Bicycle
24. 24.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 Broken Kite (b) The New Girl (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Nest on the Window
25. 25.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 Night Sky (b) The Peacock (c) The Monsoon (d) Our Classroom
26. 26.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) The Monsoon (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Best Friend (d) Sports Day
27. 27.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) Our Classroom (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Grandfather (d) The Village Fair
28. 28.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) The Kitten in the Tree (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Lost at the Mela
29. 29.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) The Vegetable Market (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Elephants (d) My Best Friend
30. 30.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. A magician does tricks for the children. (a) Our Classroom (b) Healthy Food (c) The Village Fair (d) Sports Day
31. 31.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) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Railway Station
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Our School Library (b) My New Bicycle (c) Our Classroom (d) Healthy Food
33. 33.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) Saving the Fish (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Priya the Queen
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) The Monsoon (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Saving Water
35. 35.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) Lost at the Mela (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Broken Kite (d) Saving the Fish
36. 36.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) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Bean Seed
37. 37.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Model Volcano (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Priya the Queen
38. 38.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Model Volcano (c) Lost at the Mela (d) A Card for Grandpa
39. 39.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Model Volcano (c) The New Girl (d) Lost at the Mela
40. 40.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 Best Friend (b) Sports Day (c) My Grandfather (d) Making Rangoli

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