Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 354 · 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 street had a cricket match on Sunday. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Cricket Match (c) Elephants (d) Sports Day
2. 2.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) The Big Football Match (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Dinosaur Book
3. 3.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) The Lost Ring (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
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) Saving the Fish (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The New Girl
5. 5.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) Saving Water (b) Healthy Food (c) Our School Library (d) Sports Day
6. 6.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) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Lost at the Mela
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. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Our Classroom (b) The Peacock (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Vegetable Market
8. 8.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 Dripping Tap (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The New Girl (d) The Kitten in the Tree
9. 9.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) Our School Library (b) My Grandfather (c) The Railway Station (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
10. 10.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Clean Park
11. 11.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) My Best Friend (b) The Monsoon (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Railway Station
12. 12.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) The Railway Station (b) Our Classroom (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Old Banyan Tree
13. 13.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) My Best Friend (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Night Sky (d) Our School Library
14. 14.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 Train to Shimla (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Bean Seed
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 Dinosaur Book (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Big Football Match (d) Saving the Fish
16. 16.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) Busy Ants (b) The Peacock (c) Saving Water (d) The Night Sky
17. 17.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) My Grandfather (b) The Monsoon (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Elephants
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. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Elephants (b) Our Classroom (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Railway Station
19. 19.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Village Fair (d) The Peacock
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Saving Water (c) My Grandfather (d) The Railway Station
21. 21.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) Lost at the Mela (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Priya the Queen
22. 22.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) Busy Ants (b) My New Bicycle (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Sports Day
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) The Railway Station (b) The Peacock (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
24. 24.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) Making Rangoli (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Night Sky (d) The Kite Festival
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. (a) Our Classroom (b) The Railway Station (c) The Village Fair (d) The Cricket Match
26. 26.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The New Girl (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Model Volcano
27. 27.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our School Library (d) Making Rangoli
28. 28.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 Clean Park (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Broken Kite (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
29. 29.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 Model Volcano (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Bean Seed
30. 30.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) Healthy Food (b) Sports Day (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) A Day at the Beach
31. 31.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) Our School Library (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Peacock (d) Making Rangoli
32. 32.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 Lost Ring (b) The Power Cut (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Clean Park
33. 33.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) Saving Water (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our Postman (d) A Day at the Beach
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) The Kite Festival (b) Our Classroom (c) Busy Ants (d) My Best Friend
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 reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) My Grandfather (b) Sports Day (c) Our Postman (d) The Peacock
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 Railway Station (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Village Fair (d) My Grandfather
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) The Bean Seed (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) A Helpful Neighbour
38. 38.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 Peacock (b) The Railway Station (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Our Postman
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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Lost Ring (c) The New Girl (d) The Broken Kite
40. 40.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Peacock (c) Busy Ants (d) Grandma's Garden

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