Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 398 · 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?
   
   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 Monsoon (b) Healthy Food (c) My Pet Cat (d) Grandma's Garden
2. 2.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The New Girl (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Model Volcano
3. 3.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 Nest on the Window (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Broken Kite (d) Lost at the Mela
4. 4.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) The Train to Shimla (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Lost Ring
5. 5.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) The Cricket Match (c) Grandma's Garden (d) My Grandfather
6. 6.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Nest on the Window (d) A Helpful Neighbour
7. 7.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) Busy Ants (b) Our Postman (c) Saving Water (d) The Railway Station
8. 8.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 Clean Park (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Neel Learns to Swim
9. 9.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Busy Ants (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Village Fair
10. 10.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The New Girl (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Kitten in the Tree
11. 11.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 Cricket Match (c) The Kite Festival (d) Grandma's Garden
12. 12.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) My Grandfather (b) Elephants (c) Our School Library (d) A Day at the Beach
13. 13.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 Model Volcano (b) Saving the Fish (c) The New Girl (d) The Dripping Tap
14. 14.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My New Bicycle (d) Healthy Food
15. 15.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) Sports Day (b) The Monsoon (c) Our Classroom (d) Busy Ants
16. 16.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 Pet Cat (b) The Village Fair (c) Sports Day (d) Busy Ants
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
18. 18.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 Power Cut (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
19. 19.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) My New Bicycle (b) Our Postman (c) Healthy Food (d) The Kite Festival
20. 20.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) Our Classroom (b) Making Rangoli (c) My New Bicycle (d) Grandma's Garden
21. 21.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) Saving Water (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Sports Day (d) My Grandfather
22. 22.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) Healthy Food (c) Our Classroom (d) Making Rangoli
23. 23.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) The New Girl (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Dripping Tap
24. 24.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Saving Water (c) The Railway Station (d) The Monsoon
25. 25.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 Broken Kite (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
26. 26.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) The Model Volcano (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Train to Shimla
27. 27.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 Power Cut (b) The Broken Kite (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
28. 28.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Saving the Fish (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
29. 29.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) Priya the Queen (c) The Clean Park (d) A Card for Grandpa
30. 30.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) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Sports Day (d) Busy Ants
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. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. (a) Our Classroom (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Day at the Beach
32. 32.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 Grandfather (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Kite Festival (d) My New Bicycle
33. 33.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) My New Bicycle (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Our School Library
34. 34.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) The Railway Station (b) The Kite Festival (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Cricket Match
35. 35.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Bean Seed (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Model Volcano
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) The Dinosaur Book (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Big Football Match
37. 37.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) Healthy Food (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our Classroom (d) The Old Banyan Tree
38. 38.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) My Grandfather (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our Postman
39. 39.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Power Cut (d) The Lost Ring
40. 40.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) Making Rangoli (b) Busy Ants (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Our Classroom

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