Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 377 · 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?
   
   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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Broken Kite
2. 2.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) Lost at the Mela (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Power Cut (d) The New Girl
3. 3.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Night Sky (c) The Railway Station (d) Grandma's Garden
4. 4.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) The Dinosaur Book (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Big Football Match
5. 5.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 Train to Shimla (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Clean Park
6. 6.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Saving the Fish (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Model Volcano
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) The Cricket Match (b) The Railway Station (c) Busy Ants (d) Making Rangoli
8. 8.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Saving Water (c) Healthy Food (d) Our School Library
9. 9.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. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Village Fair (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Grandma's Garden
10. 10.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 Power Cut (b) The Bean Seed (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Dripping Tap
11. 11.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Big Football Match (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Lost Ring
12. 12.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 Clean Park (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Bean Seed
13. 13.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) My Pet Cat (b) Our School Library (c) The Village Fair (d) My Grandfather
14. 14.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) A Day at the Beach (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Elephants
15. 15.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) My Pet Cat (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Village Fair (d) My Best Friend
16. 16.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Railway Station (c) Making Rangoli (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
17. 17.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Power Cut (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Neel Learns to Swim
18. 18.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our Postman (d) The Cricket Match
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Elephants (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Our School Library (d) Healthy Food
20. 20.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Power Cut (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Broken Kite
21. 21.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) My Best Friend (b) The Peacock (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Day at the Beach
22. 22.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 School Library (b) The Railway Station (c) Our Classroom (d) The Kite Festival
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Monsoon (c) Making Rangoli (d) Sports Day
24. 24.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) The Peacock (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Monsoon (c) Healthy Food (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
26. 26.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) The Dripping Tap (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Saving the Fish (d) Priya the Queen
27. 27.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. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Night Sky (d) The Monsoon
28. 28.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) Our School Library (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Old Banyan Tree
29. 29.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Busy Ants (c) The Village Fair (d) Grandma's Garden
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Busy Ants (b) My Best Friend (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Monsoon
31. 31.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) Busy Ants (b) The Village Fair (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Saving Water
32. 32.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Big Football Match (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Saving the Fish
33. 33.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) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Power Cut (d) The Nest on the Window
34. 34.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) Healthy Food (b) The Kite Festival (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Elephants
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. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Elephants (b) Sports Day (c) My Grandfather (d) Our School Library
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) My Best Friend (b) The Railway Station (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Our School Library
37. 37.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Spelling Contest (d) A Helpful Neighbour
38. 38.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Healthy Food (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Monsoon
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Railway Station (d) Making Rangoli
40. 40.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Dripping Tap (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Big Football Match

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