Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 378 · 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?
   
   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) Sports Day (b) Elephants (c) Our Postman (d) Saving Water
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Ants are tiny but very hard-working. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Our School Library (c) Busy Ants (d) The Railway Station
3. 3.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Bean Seed
4. 4.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. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Elephants (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Kite Festival (d) Grandma's Garden
5. 5.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Power Cut (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Dripping Tap
6. 6.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 Kite Festival (b) Healthy Food (c) The Monsoon (d) Grandma's Garden
7. 7.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Broken Kite (d) A Card for Grandpa
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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) A Card for Grandpa
9. 9.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. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My Best Friend (b) The Night Sky (c) My Grandfather (d) Saving Water
10. 10.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) The Peacock (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our School Library (d) My Grandfather
11. 11.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our Postman (d) The Monsoon
12. 12.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. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Elephants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our School Library
13. 13.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 Clean Park (b) The New Girl (c) The Broken Kite (d) A Helpful Neighbour
14. 14.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) Our Classroom (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Grandfather (d) The Monsoon
15. 15.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) Lost at the Mela (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Model Volcano
16. 16.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Broken Kite (c) Priya the Queen (d) Lost at the Mela
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Peacock (d) Our Classroom
18. 18.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) Our School Library (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Railway Station
19. 19.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Elephants (c) My New Bicycle (d) Busy Ants
20. 20.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Bean Seed (d) Saving the Fish
21. 21.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 Night Sky (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My Best Friend
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) My Best Friend (b) The Village Fair (c) Our Postman (d) A Visit to the Zoo
23. 23.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) Elephants (b) The Cricket Match (c) Our Postman (d) The Peacock
24. 24.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 Kite Festival (b) The Railway Station (c) The Peacock (d) My New Bicycle
25. 25.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 Village Fair (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Making Rangoli (d) Saving Water
26. 26.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) The Cricket Match (b) Elephants (c) My Best Friend (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
27. 27.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Clean Park (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Big Football Match
28. 28.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) Saving the Fish (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Bean Seed
29. 29.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) Our School Library (b) The Monsoon (c) My New Bicycle (d) Sports Day
30. 30.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) Sports Day (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Saving Water (d) Our Postman
31. 31.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) Lost at the Mela (b) Saving the Fish (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Lost Ring
32. 32.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. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) My Best Friend (b) The Village Fair (c) The Cricket Match (d) My New Bicycle
33. 33.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Power Cut
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Elephants
35. 35.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our School Library
36. 36.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The New Girl (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Broken Kite
37. 37.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Grandfather (c) The Village Fair (d) A Day at the Beach
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) My Pet Cat (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Grandfather (d) Healthy Food
39. 39.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) The Monsoon (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Busy Ants (d) My New Bicycle
40. 40.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 Kite Festival (b) Our School Library (c) The Cricket Match (d) A Trip to the Old Fort

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