Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 395 · 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) Sports Day (b) The Peacock (c) Our Postman (d) The Kite Festival
2. 2.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 Broken Kite (c) The New Girl (d) The Clean Park
3. 3.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) The Power Cut (c) The Lost Ring (d) Arjun Gets Well
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) Sports Day (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Monsoon
5. 5.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 Dinosaur Book (c) The Broken Kite (d) Priya the Queen
6. 6.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) The Village Fair (d) Our Classroom
7. 7.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) The Kitten in the Tree (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
8. 8.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) Making Rangoli (b) My Grandfather (c) The Village Fair (d) Grandma's Garden
9. 9.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 Bean Seed (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Dripping Tap
10. 10.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Power Cut (d) The Bean Seed
11. 11.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) My New Bicycle (b) Elephants (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Pet Cat
12. 12.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Big Football Match (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Train to Shimla
13. 13.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) Sports Day (b) Saving Water (c) Healthy Food (d) Our Classroom
14. 14.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) Busy Ants (c) The Railway Station (d) The Peacock
15. 15.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 Monsoon (b) Our School Library (c) Our Postman (d) The Night Sky
16. 16.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) The Big Football Match (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Power Cut
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Busy Ants (b) Sports Day (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Kite Festival
18. 18.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) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The New Girl
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. (a) Saving Water (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Cricket Match (d) Our Postman
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Elephants (c) Sports Day (d) The Cricket Match
21. 21.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 Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our Classroom (c) Healthy Food (d) The Cricket Match
22. 22.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) Priya the Queen (d) The Broken Kite
23. 23.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Sports Day (d) The Cricket Match
25. 25.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) The Clean Park (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
26. 26.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) Our School Library (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Railway Station (d) My Grandfather
27. 27.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) The Railway Station (d) The Kite Festival
28. 28.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Clean Park (d) The Lost Ring
29. 29.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 Grandfather (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Pet Cat
30. 30.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) My Pet Cat (b) Our School Library (c) My Best Friend (d) A Visit to the Zoo
31. 31.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 Train to Shimla (c) The Bean Seed (d) A Card for Grandpa
32. 32.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Peacock (d) A Day at the Beach
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) The Railway Station (b) The Village Fair (c) Saving Water (d) My Pet Cat
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) The Peacock (b) Busy Ants (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Kite Festival
35. 35.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Saving Water (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Village Fair
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Vegetable Market (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Elephants
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 Clean Park (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
38. 38.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) The Vegetable Market (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our Classroom (d) Our Postman
39. 39.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 Cricket Match (b) The Village Fair (c) Our Classroom (d) My New Bicycle
40. 40.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Monsoon (c) Elephants (d) Our Postman

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