Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 348 · 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?
   
   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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Grandfather (d) The Old Banyan Tree
2. 2.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) The Village Fair (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Old Banyan Tree
3. 3.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Model Volcano
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) Sports Day (b) Busy Ants (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Kite Festival
5. 5.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Model Volcano (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
6. 6.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. A green board hangs at the front. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My New Bicycle (c) Our Classroom (d) The Cricket Match
7. 7.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) Lost at the Mela (c) The New Girl (d) The Train to Shimla
8. 8.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Lost Ring
9. 9.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 Classroom (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Kite Festival
10. 10.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) Lost at the Mela (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Lost Ring
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) My Best Friend (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our Classroom (d) The Old Banyan Tree
12. 12.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 Big Football Match (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Lost Ring (d) Saving the Fish
13. 13.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) Saving the Fish (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Power Cut
14. 14.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Our Classroom (c) Our School Library (d) Making Rangoli
15. 15.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 New Bicycle (c) The Monsoon (d) The Kite Festival
16. 16.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 Monsoon (b) Elephants (c) Healthy Food (d) My New Bicycle
17. 17.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) Sports Day (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Cricket Match
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) The Cricket Match (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Pet Cat (d) Grandma's Garden
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) The Lost Ring (b) The Clean Park (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
20. 20.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Village Fair (d) Busy Ants
21. 21.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 Pet Cat (b) Elephants (c) Healthy Food (d) Making Rangoli
22. 22.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) The New Girl (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Lost Ring
23. 23.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 Grandfather (b) Sports Day (c) The Night Sky (d) The Monsoon
24. 24.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 Broken Kite (b) The Clean Park (c) The Bean Seed (d) A Helpful Neighbour
25. 25.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 Big Football Match (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Broken Kite
26. 26.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 Nest on the Window (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Dripping Tap
27. 27.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The New Girl (d) The Dripping Tap
28. 28.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) The Lost Ring (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Spelling Contest
29. 29.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) Elephants (b) The Railway Station (c) Our Classroom (d) Making Rangoli
30. 30.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Village Fair (c) Busy Ants (d) The Night Sky
31. 31.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Sports Day (c) My Grandfather (d) The Old Banyan Tree
32. 32.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) The Kite Festival (b) Elephants (c) Our School Library (d) A Visit to the Zoo
33. 33.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 Village Fair (b) My Best Friend (c) Busy Ants (d) Our School Library
34. 34.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) The Kite Festival (b) My Best Friend (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Peacock
35. 35.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Village Fair (c) Busy Ants (d) My Grandfather
36. 36.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 Vegetable Market (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Village Fair (d) A Visit to the Zoo
37. 37.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) Healthy Food (b) My Best Friend (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Vegetable Market
38. 38.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 Big Football Match (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Priya the Queen
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Sports Day (b) Healthy Food (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Village Fair
40. 40.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 Cricket Match (b) The Monsoon (c) The Railway Station (d) Our Classroom

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