Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 39 · 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?
   
   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) My Best Friend (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Village Fair
2. 2.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 Big Football Match (b) The New Girl (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) A Card for Grandpa
3. 3.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. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Railway Station (c) Healthy Food (d) The Monsoon
4. 4.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) Busy Ants (b) My Best Friend (c) Our School Library (d) Making Rangoli
5. 5.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Broken Kite (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Clean Park
6. 6.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) My Best Friend (b) The Monsoon (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Peacock
7. 7.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 Big Football Match (b) The New Girl (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Dinosaur Book
8. 8.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Clean Park (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Saving the Fish
9. 9.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) Elephants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Best Friend
10. 10.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Neel Learns to Swim
11. 11.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) Our School Library (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our Postman (d) Sports Day
12. 12.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Sports Day (c) Busy Ants (d) My Best Friend
13. 13.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) Sports Day (b) The Railway Station (c) Busy Ants (d) The Old Banyan Tree
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) Making Rangoli (b) My New Bicycle (c) My Best Friend (d) The Kite Festival
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. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) My Best Friend (b) The Cricket Match (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Village Fair
16. 16.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 Bean Seed (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Broken Kite
17. 17.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) The Night Sky (b) Making Rangoli (c) Sports Day (d) My Best Friend
18. 18.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) The Bean Seed (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
19. 19.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 store food for the winter. (a) Saving Water (b) Our School Library (c) Busy Ants (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
20. 20.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 Pet Cat (b) Elephants (c) Busy Ants (d) Healthy Food
21. 21.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 Monsoon (b) The Peacock (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Our School Library
22. 22.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) The Vegetable Market (b) My Best Friend (c) The Village Fair (d) The Old Banyan Tree
23. 23.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) The Railway Station (b) Elephants (c) My Pet Cat (d) Our Postman
24. 24.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) The Big Football Match (d) The Spelling Contest
25. 25.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) The New Girl (c) The Bean Seed (d) Saving the Fish
26. 26.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Sports Day (c) The Night Sky (d) My Best Friend
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) The Cricket Match (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Visit to the Zoo
28. 28.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. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Saving Water (b) Healthy Food (c) Our Postman (d) The Cricket Match
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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Bean Seed (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) A Helpful Neighbour
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The Village Fair (b) My Grandfather (c) Our Postman (d) Our School Library
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Our Classroom (b) My Pet Cat (c) Healthy Food (d) The Kite Festival
32. 32.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Sports Day (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Day at the Beach
33. 33.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 New Girl (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Train to Shimla (d) A Helpful Neighbour
34. 34.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) Our School Library (b) Our Classroom (c) Busy Ants (d) The Vegetable Market
35. 35.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Railway Station (c) The Village Fair (d) Our Classroom
36. 36.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. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Night Sky (d) Elephants
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 New Girl (b) The Dripping Tap (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Broken Kite
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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
39. 39.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. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Saving Water (b) A Day at the Beach (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Vegetable Market
40. 40.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Meera Bakes a Cake

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