Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 299 · 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?
   
   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 Spelling Contest (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Power Cut (d) The Train to Shimla
2. 2.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) The Train to Shimla (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Dinosaur Book
3. 3.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) The Village Fair (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Peacock
4. 4.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) Our Postman (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Peacock (d) Elephants
5. 5.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) The Night Sky (b) My New Bicycle (c) Sports Day (d) Saving Water
6. 6.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 Power Cut (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Clean Park (d) The Dinosaur Book
7. 7.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) The Railway Station (b) Busy Ants (c) Sports Day (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
8. 8.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) The Village Fair (b) Busy Ants (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Kite Festival
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) My Best Friend (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Busy Ants
10. 10.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Train to Shimla
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Sports Day (b) The Peacock (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Monsoon
12. 12.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Spelling Contest (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Dripping Tap
13. 13.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Cricket Match (d) Elephants
14. 14.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. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) My Grandfather (c) Saving Water (d) Our Postman
15. 15.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) The Night Sky (c) My Grandfather (d) A Day at the Beach
16. 16.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 Lost Ring (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Bean Seed
17. 17.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. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Saving Water (b) The Cricket Match (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) A Visit to the Zoo
18. 18.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Cricket Match (c) Our School Library (d) Sports Day
19. 19.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 Night Sky (b) Busy Ants (c) The Kite Festival (d) Healthy Food
20. 20.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) Priya the Queen (c) Saving the Fish (d) Arjun Gets Well
21. 21.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) My Grandfather (b) The Monsoon (c) The Kite Festival (d) A Visit to the Zoo
22. 22.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 Railway Station (b) The Village Fair (c) My Best Friend (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
23. 23.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) Elephants (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Peacock (d) The Railway Station
24. 24.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Dripping Tap
25. 25.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 Big Football Match (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Model Volcano
26. 26.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) My New Bicycle (b) Elephants (c) The Monsoon (d) Saving Water
27. 27.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) The Peacock (b) Our School Library (c) Elephants (d) Busy Ants
28. 28.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) A Day at the Beach (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Visit to the Zoo
29. 29.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Night Sky (c) Our Classroom (d) Sports Day
30. 30.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) Our School Library (b) Our Classroom (c) The Railway Station (d) The Old Banyan Tree
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. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Grandfather (d) My New Bicycle
32. 32.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 Power Cut (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Clean Park (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
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 Peacock (b) The Kite Festival (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Our School Library
34. 34.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 Day at the Beach (b) Saving Water (c) Our School Library (d) The Monsoon
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. We climbed up to the tower. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Railway Station (c) The Night Sky (d) The Old Banyan Tree
36. 36.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 Model Volcano (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Nest on the Window
37. 37.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 Dinosaur Book (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Big Football Match (d) Saving the Fish
38. 38.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) Busy Ants (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Kite Festival (d) Our School Library
39. 39.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) The Railway Station (b) The Monsoon (c) My Grandfather (d) The Village Fair
40. 40.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My Grandfather (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Saving Water

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