Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 362 · 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?
   
   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 Cricket Match (b) My Pet Cat (c) Our Postman (d) Busy Ants
2. 2.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) My New Bicycle (b) Making Rangoli (c) Healthy Food (d) The Railway Station
3. 3.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 Night Sky (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Village Fair (d) Healthy Food
4. 4.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) Our Classroom (b) My Pet Cat (c) My Grandfather (d) The Kite Festival
5. 5.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Bean Seed
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) The Spelling Contest (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Lost at the Mela
7. 7.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 Lost Ring (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Arjun Gets Well
8. 8.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 Big Football Match (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) A Helpful Neighbour
9. 9.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) Our Postman (b) My New Bicycle (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Cricket Match
10. 10.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Clean Park (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Priya the Queen
11. 11.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) Our Classroom (b) The Village Fair (c) My Grandfather (d) Elephants
12. 12.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Dripping Tap
13. 13.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) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Nest on the Window
14. 14.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. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Sports Day (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Monsoon (d) Our School Library
15. 15.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 Broken Kite (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Lost Ring
16. 16.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) My Pet Cat (b) Busy Ants (c) The Village Fair (d) A Day at the Beach
17. 17.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 Day at the Beach (b) The Peacock (c) Elephants (d) Our Classroom
18. 18.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 New Bicycle (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Village Fair (d) A Day at the Beach
19. 19.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) The Peacock (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Saving Water
20. 20.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) The Train to Shimla (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Lost Ring
21. 21.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) The Kite Festival (b) Our Postman (c) Sports Day (d) A Visit to the Zoo
22. 22.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Railway Station (d) Our School Library
23. 23.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) The Monsoon (b) Our Classroom (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Old Banyan Tree
24. 24.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 Lost Ring (b) The New Girl (c) The Power Cut (d) Neel Learns to Swim
25. 25.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) Our Classroom (b) The Peacock (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Railway Station
26. 26.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Village Fair (d) My Pet Cat
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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
28. 28.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. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Monsoon (c) The Kite Festival (d) Our Classroom
29. 29.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Sports Day (c) The Railway Station (d) Our School Library
30. 30.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) Lost at the Mela (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Clean Park
31. 31.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 Clean Park (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Lost at the Mela
32. 32.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 Train to Shimla (b) Saving the Fish (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Spelling Contest
33. 33.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) The Monsoon (b) The Railway Station (c) The Village Fair (d) Healthy Food
34. 34.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 Train to Shimla (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Lost Ring (d) Neel Learns to Swim
35. 35.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) Our Postman (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Village Fair (d) The Railway Station
36. 36.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) The Broken Kite (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Lost Ring
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Saving Water (b) The Night Sky (c) My Grandfather (d) Our School Library
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 Village Fair (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Kite Festival (d) Our Postman
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) The Peacock (b) Saving Water (c) The Village Fair (d) Grandma's Garden
40. 40.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Saving Water (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Railway Station (d) My New Bicycle

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