Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 390 · 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?
   
   My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) Our Classroom (b) My Best Friend (c) My Pet Cat (d) My Grandfather
2. 2.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 Big Football Match (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) A Helpful Neighbour
3. 3.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) The Vegetable Market (b) The Kite Festival (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Old Banyan Tree
4. 4.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) The Broken Kite (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Power Cut (d) The Model Volcano
5. 5.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) The Big Football Match (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Clean Park
6. 6.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. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) My Best Friend (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Railway Station (d) The Old Banyan Tree
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) A Card for Grandpa (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Lost Ring
8. 8.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Big Football Match (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
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) Grandma's Garden (b) My Best Friend (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Elephants
10. 10.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) Healthy Food (b) The Cricket Match (c) My Pet Cat (d) Busy Ants
11. 11.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) Making Rangoli (b) Saving Water (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Visit to the Zoo
12. 12.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) Saving Water (b) The Village Fair (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Railway Station
13. 13.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) Grandma's Garden (c) Our School Library (d) The Monsoon
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. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Night Sky (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Elephants
15. 15.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 Big Football Match (c) The Lost Ring (d) A Card for Grandpa
16. 16.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) The Broken Kite (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The New Girl
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Healthy Food (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Railway Station
18. 18.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Best Friend (d) Healthy Food
19. 19.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) Elephants (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Monsoon
20. 20.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Nest on the Window
21. 21.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 Train to Shimla (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Nest on the Window
22. 22.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) The Railway Station (c) Saving Water (d) Busy Ants
23. 23.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) The Night Sky (c) Busy Ants (d) Our Postman
24. 24.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 Kite Festival (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Our School Library
25. 25.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) The Kite Festival (b) My Grandfather (c) Our Classroom (d) Healthy Food
26. 26.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our Classroom
27. 27.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 Kite Festival (b) The Monsoon (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Pet Cat
28. 28.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) Our Classroom (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Best Friend (d) The Railway Station
29. 29.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. (a) The Cricket Match (b) Our School Library (c) Busy Ants (d) A Visit to the Zoo
30. 30.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. Tara's model won the first prize. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Nest on the Window
31. 31.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) Saving Water (b) Sports Day (c) Our Classroom (d) The Peacock
32. 32.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) The Night Sky (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our School Library (d) The Vegetable Market
33. 33.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) The Peacock (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Monsoon (d) My New Bicycle
34. 34.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) Elephants (b) The Village Fair (c) Saving Water (d) Making Rangoli
35. 35.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Elephants (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Day at the Beach
36. 36.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 Cricket Match (c) Our School Library (d) Making Rangoli
37. 37.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 Power Cut (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Model Volcano
38. 38.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Railway Station (d) Busy Ants
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Sports Day (b) Saving Water (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Old Banyan Tree
40. 40.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) The Vegetable Market (b) The Peacock (c) The Railway Station (d) A Visit to the Zoo

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