Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 4 · 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?
   
   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) Our Classroom (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Monsoon (d) The Peacock
2. 2.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
3. 3.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) Our School Library (b) Elephants (c) Healthy Food (d) The Kite Festival
4. 4.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Busy Ants (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Monsoon
5. 5.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Monsoon (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Busy Ants
6. 6.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) A Day at the Beach (b) My Pet Cat (c) Sports Day (d) The Peacock
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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Model Volcano
8. 8.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) Our Classroom (b) Sports Day (c) Our School Library (d) My Best Friend
9. 9.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 Big Football Match (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Broken Kite
10. 10.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) The Night Sky (b) Saving Water (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) A Day at the Beach
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Elephants (c) My Grandfather (d) Our Postman
12. 12.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. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Peacock (d) Healthy Food
13. 13.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 Spelling Contest (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
14. 14.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Our Classroom
15. 15.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) Healthy Food (b) My Best Friend (c) Our School Library (d) The Cricket Match
16. 16.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Big Football Match
17. 17.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 Visit to the Zoo (b) Elephants (c) Healthy Food (d) Our Classroom
18. 18.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Clean Park
19. 19.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 Village Fair (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Pet Cat
20. 20.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) Busy Ants (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Grandma's Garden
21. 21.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) The Model Volcano (b) The Big Football Match (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Lost at the Mela
22. 22.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 New Girl (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Lost Ring (d) Priya the Queen
23. 23.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Kitten in the Tree
24. 24.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) The Peacock (b) My Best Friend (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Grandma's Garden
25. 25.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) Our School Library (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Village Fair (d) The Old Banyan Tree
26. 26.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Big Football Match (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Train to Shimla
27. 27.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) Making Rangoli (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My Grandfather (d) The Night Sky
28. 28.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) The Cricket Match (b) Our Classroom (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Kite Festival
29. 29.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 Dripping Tap (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Model Volcano
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Night Sky (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Grandfather
31. 31.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our Classroom (c) The Kite Festival (d) Our Postman
32. 32.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) Healthy Food (b) The Night Sky (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Sports Day
33. 33.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 Model Volcano (b) Priya the Queen (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Dripping Tap
34. 34.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) Priya the Queen (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Kitten in the Tree
35. 35.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) Healthy Food (b) The Peacock (c) My Best Friend (d) My New Bicycle
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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Nest on the Window
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 Dinosaur Book (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Priya the Queen (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
38. 38.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Power Cut
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Monsoon (b) Sports Day (c) The Night Sky (d) My Pet Cat
40. 40.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) My New Bicycle (b) Our School Library (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Trip to the Old Fort

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