Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 335 · 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?
   
   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) The Bean Seed (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Power Cut (d) Lost at the Mela
2. 2.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 Cricket Match (b) Our Postman (c) Sports Day (d) Making Rangoli
3. 3.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 Power Cut (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Model Volcano (d) Saving the Fish
4. 4.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 Dripping Tap (c) Saving the Fish (d) A Helpful Neighbour
5. 5.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Model Volcano (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Clean Park
6. 6.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 Nest on the Window (b) Saving the Fish (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Dripping Tap
7. 7.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Power Cut
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Our School Library (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Elephants (d) The Kite Festival
9. 9.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Power Cut (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
10. 10.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. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) The Village Fair (b) Making Rangoli (c) Healthy Food (d) The Night Sky
11. 11.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) Saving the Fish (b) The New Girl (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Nest on the Window
12. 12.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) The Railway Station (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Night Sky (d) Our Postman
13. 13.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Big Football Match (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Nest on the Window
14. 14.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. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Making Rangoli (c) Busy Ants (d) Saving Water
15. 15.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 Bean Seed (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The New Girl
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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Bean Seed (c) The New Girl (d) The Dripping Tap
17. 17.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 Big Football Match (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Lost Ring
18. 18.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Sports Day (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Village Fair
19. 19.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. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My New Bicycle (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Peacock
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Our Postman (b) Healthy Food (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Old Banyan Tree
21. 21.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) Healthy Food (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Kite Festival (d) Saving Water
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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Train to Shimla
23. 23.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) Priya the Queen (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Train to Shimla
24. 24.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 Bean Seed (b) The Model Volcano (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Nest on the Window
25. 25.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Dripping Tap
26. 26.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) The Railway Station (b) Our Postman (c) Busy Ants (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
27. 27.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) The New Girl (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Spelling Contest
28. 28.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 Peacock (b) Busy Ants (c) Our School Library (d) Saving Water
29. 29.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) Saving Water (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Cricket Match (d) Making Rangoli
30. 30.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Clean Park
31. 31.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) Busy Ants (c) The Cricket Match (d) Our School Library
32. 32.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) Our School Library (b) Busy Ants (c) My Best Friend (d) The Railway Station
33. 33.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) The Monsoon (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Peacock (d) Our School Library
34. 34.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) My New Bicycle (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our Classroom (d) Busy Ants
35. 35.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) Our School Library (b) The Railway Station (c) Busy Ants (d) My Grandfather
36. 36.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) My Grandfather (b) The Monsoon (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Elephants
37. 37.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) The Lost Ring (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Kitten in the Tree
38. 38.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 walk one behind the other in a line. (a) The Railway Station (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Busy Ants (d) The Old Banyan Tree
39. 39.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. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Monsoon (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Peacock
40. 40.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) My New Bicycle (c) Elephants (d) Our Classroom

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