Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 403 · 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 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) My Pet Cat (b) Elephants (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Busy Ants
2. 2.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed. Her little brother spilled juice on the book. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) The Model Volcano (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Clean Park (d) The Kitten in the Tree
3. 3.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) My Grandfather (b) The Cricket Match (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Our School Library
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Sports Day (b) The Railway Station (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Old Banyan Tree
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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Power Cut (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
6. 6.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Power Cut (d) A Card for Grandpa
7. 7.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Lost at the Mela
8. 8.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Power Cut (d) The Big Football Match
9. 9.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) The Railway Station (b) Saving Water (c) The Village Fair (d) Elephants
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) Lost at the Mela (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
11. 11.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. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Saving Water (b) My Grandfather (c) Our Postman (d) The Village Fair
12. 12.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) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Saving the Fish
13. 13.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) Saving Water (b) The Monsoon (c) The Peacock (d) The Night Sky
14. 14.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 Village Fair (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Railway Station (d) Grandma's Garden
15. 15.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Model Volcano (c) The New Girl (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our Classroom (d) My New Bicycle
17. 17.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Our School Library (b) The Railway Station (c) A Day at the Beach (d) A Visit to the Zoo
18. 18.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Broken Kite (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Bean Seed
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. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Elephants (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Saving Water
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The Village Fair (b) My Grandfather (c) Saving Water (d) The Monsoon
21. 21.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) The Railway Station (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Peacock (d) The Village Fair
22. 22.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) Sports Day (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Healthy Food
23. 23.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) Our Classroom (c) The Night Sky (d) The Kite Festival
24. 24.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) The Village Fair (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Monsoon (d) Saving Water
25. 25.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Bean Seed (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
26. 26.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 School Library (b) The Night Sky (c) My Best Friend (d) A Visit to the Zoo
27. 27.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Best Friend
28. 28.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The New Girl
29. 29.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Clean Park
30. 30.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The New Girl (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Bean Seed
31. 31.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 Big Football Match (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Nest on the Window
32. 32.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) Grandma's Garden (b) My Pet Cat (c) Our Classroom (d) Making Rangoli
33. 33.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 Power Cut (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Spelling Contest
34. 34.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 Dinosaur Book (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Lost Ring
35. 35.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 Lost Ring (b) Priya the Queen (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Dinosaur Book
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Monsoon (c) The Night Sky (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
37. 37.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) The Bean Seed (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Lost at the Mela
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Monsoon (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Old Banyan Tree
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. (a) The Peacock (b) The Village Fair (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Old Banyan Tree
40. 40.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) Making Rangoli (b) My Pet Cat (c) Sports Day (d) The Cricket Match

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