Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 301 · 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?
   
   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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My Best Friend (c) The Village Fair (d) Elephants
2. 2.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Big Football Match (d) Lost at the Mela
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The vegetable market near our house opens early. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The Railway Station (b) Our Classroom (c) Our Postman (d) The Vegetable Market
4. 4.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Broken Kite (c) The New Girl (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Kitten in the Tree
6. 6.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) Our School Library (b) The Village Fair (c) Sports Day (d) The Railway Station
7. 7.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) Healthy Food (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Grandfather (d) The Railway Station
8. 8.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) My Best Friend (b) The Monsoon (c) Our Classroom (d) Busy Ants
9. 9.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 Power Cut (b) The Train to Shimla (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
10. 10.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 Night Sky (b) Our School Library (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Monsoon
11. 11.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Peacock (d) The Railway Station
12. 12.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) My Best Friend (b) The Peacock (c) Busy Ants (d) The Railway Station
13. 13.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) Our Postman (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Making Rangoli
14. 14.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 Broken Kite (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Nest on the Window
15. 15.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 Dinosaur Book (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Nest on the Window
16. 16.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) Healthy Food (b) The Railway Station (c) Elephants (d) The Vegetable Market
17. 17.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Lost at the Mela (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Model Volcano
18. 18.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 Vegetable Market (b) Sports Day (c) The Kite Festival (d) Our School Library
19. 19.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. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) The Peacock (b) My Grandfather (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Village Fair
20. 20.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) The Model Volcano (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Clean Park (d) A Card for Grandpa
21. 21.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Big Football Match (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
22. 22.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Saving the Fish (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Dripping Tap
23. 23.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) The Bean Seed (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Nest on the Window
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) The Village Fair (b) Busy Ants (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Vegetable Market
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Busy Ants (c) The Railway Station (d) A Visit to the Zoo
26. 26.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) My Best Friend (b) The Peacock (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Visit to the Zoo
27. 27.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. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) Elephants (b) The Peacock (c) Sports Day (d) Saving Water
28. 28.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 Power Cut (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Train to Shimla
29. 29.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 Lost Ring (b) The New Girl (c) The Bean Seed (d) Priya the Queen
30. 30.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 Monsoon (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our Postman (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
31. 31.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) Healthy Food (b) My New Bicycle (c) Saving Water (d) My Best Friend
32. 32.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) The Railway Station (b) The Monsoon (c) Busy Ants (d) A Visit to the Zoo
33. 33.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) The Night Sky (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Village Fair (d) The Vegetable Market
34. 34.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. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Village Fair (c) Our Classroom (d) My Grandfather
35. 35.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) Our School Library (b) Elephants (c) The Monsoon (d) Saving Water
36. 36.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) My Grandfather (b) The Night Sky (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Our School Library
37. 37.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Priya the Queen (c) The New Girl (d) The Clean Park
38. 38.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Big Football Match
39. 39.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) The Village Fair (b) The Kite Festival (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Peacock
40. 40.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) My New Bicycle (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Best Friend (d) Our Classroom

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