Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 336 · 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?
   
   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) Our Classroom (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Monsoon (d) A Day at the Beach
2. 2.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Bean Seed
3. 3.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) My New Bicycle (b) Our School Library (c) Healthy Food (d) The Village Fair
4. 4.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Village Fair (c) The Railway Station (d) Our School Library
5. 5.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 Power Cut (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
6. 6.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. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) The Night Sky (b) My Pet Cat (c) Our Postman (d) Busy Ants
7. 7.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 Bean Seed (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The New Girl (d) The Train to Shimla
8. 8.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Train to Shimla (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The New Girl
9. 9.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 Monsoon (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Peacock (d) My Grandfather
10. 10.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 Lost Ring (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Clean Park
11. 11.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) The Railway Station (b) Saving Water (c) My Best Friend (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
12. 12.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 Monsoon (b) The Village Fair (c) A Day at the Beach (d) A Visit to the Zoo
13. 13.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Dinosaur Book
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) Sports Day (b) The Peacock (c) Healthy Food (d) Making Rangoli
15. 15.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) Our School Library (c) Healthy Food (d) My Best Friend
16. 16.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) Our School Library (b) Busy Ants (c) The Kite Festival (d) A Day at the Beach
17. 17.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 Grandfather (b) My Pet Cat (c) My Best Friend (d) The Kite Festival
18. 18.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Broken Kite (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
19. 19.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Clean Park
20. 20.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 Nest on the Window (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Spelling Contest
21. 21.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 Kite Festival (b) The Monsoon (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Making Rangoli
22. 22.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. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) The Railway Station (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Sports Day
23. 23.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Lost Ring
24. 24.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) The Railway Station (b) My Best Friend (c) Our Classroom (d) A Day at the Beach
25. 25.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Priya the Queen (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Broken Kite
26. 26.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) The Dinosaur Book (b) The Lost Ring (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) A Helpful Neighbour
27. 27.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) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Lost Ring (d) Arjun Gets Well
28. 28.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Big Football Match
29. 29.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Peacock (c) Elephants (d) Making Rangoli
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Sports Day (c) The Peacock (d) The Monsoon
31. 31.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) The Dinosaur Book (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Model Volcano
32. 32.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Big Football Match
33. 33.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) Making Rangoli (b) Saving Water (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Healthy Food
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) Our Classroom (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Vegetable Market (d) My Best Friend
35. 35.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Power Cut (d) The Clean Park
36. 36.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 oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My New Bicycle (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Best Friend
37. 37.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Clean Park (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Broken Kite
38. 38.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 Visit to the Zoo (b) The Peacock (c) Saving Water (d) My Grandfather
39. 39.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) Saving Water (b) The Kite Festival (c) Sports Day (d) Our Postman
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Our Postman (b) The Railway Station (c) The Village Fair (d) The Kite Festival

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