Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 32 · 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?
   
   An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Healthy Food (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
2. 2.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) Lost at the Mela (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Model Volcano
3. 3.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) Our School Library (b) Our Classroom (c) The Railway Station (d) The Cricket Match
4. 4.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Neel Learns to Swim
5. 5.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) Busy Ants (b) The Monsoon (c) Saving Water (d) Sports Day
6. 6.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) My New Bicycle (b) My Best Friend (c) The Monsoon (d) A Visit to the Zoo
7. 7.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) The Cricket Match (b) My Pet Cat (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Vegetable Market
8. 8.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) The Night Sky (b) The Village Fair (c) The Railway Station (d) Our Postman
9. 9.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) Our School Library (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Visit to the Zoo
10. 10.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) Healthy Food (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Pet Cat (d) Saving Water
11. 11.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 Trip to the Old Fort (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Monsoon
12. 12.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 Best Friend (c) The Night Sky (d) My New Bicycle
13. 13.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) The Peacock (b) My Pet Cat (c) Busy Ants (d) The Monsoon
14. 14.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Clean Park (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Big Football Match
15. 15.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Power Cut
16. 16.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) My Pet Cat (c) Busy Ants (d) Saving Water
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Healthy Food (c) Elephants (d) The Peacock
18. 18.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Clean Park
19. 19.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) The Peacock (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Night Sky
20. 20.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Peacock (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Vegetable Market
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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Saving the Fish (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
22. 22.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) Busy Ants (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Monsoon (d) Our School Library
23. 23.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Night Sky (c) Sports Day (d) My Pet Cat
24. 24.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) Busy Ants (b) Our School Library (c) Elephants (d) The Cricket Match
25. 25.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) The Night Sky (b) The Peacock (c) Our School Library (d) Grandma's Garden
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) My Best Friend (b) My Pet Cat (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Day at the Beach
27. 27.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) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Saving Water (d) The Peacock
28. 28.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Best Friend
29. 29.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The New Girl
30. 30.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 Lost Ring (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Clean Park (d) Saving the Fish
31. 31.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) The Cricket Match (b) Healthy Food (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Monsoon
32. 32.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) Our Classroom (b) Healthy Food (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Railway Station
33. 33.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) The Monsoon (b) My Best Friend (c) Elephants (d) The Old Banyan Tree
34. 34.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) Priya the Queen (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Model Volcano
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our Classroom
36. 36.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) Elephants (c) The Kite Festival (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
37. 37.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 Spelling Contest (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Neel Learns to Swim
38. 38.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) The Peacock (b) The Kite Festival (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Old Banyan Tree
39. 39.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 Clean Park (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Lost Ring
40. 40.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) Sports Day (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) A Trip to the Old Fort

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