Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 405 · 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?
   
   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 Old Banyan Tree (b) The Night Sky (c) Our Classroom (d) The Kite Festival
2. 2.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) Elephants (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Our Postman (d) Our School Library
3. 3.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) Sports Day (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Elephants (d) My Pet Cat
4. 4.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) The Monsoon (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Railway Station (d) Our Postman
5. 5.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Big Football Match
6. 6.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 Big Football Match (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The New Girl
7. 7.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. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My Pet Cat (d) Saving Water
8. 8.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Lost Ring (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Bean Seed
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My grandfather is seventy years old. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) My Grandfather (b) Our Classroom (c) My Best Friend (d) Our Postman
10. 10.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) My Grandfather (b) Sports Day (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Monsoon
11. 11.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) Elephants (b) The Night Sky (c) The Peacock (d) Saving Water
12. 12.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Model Volcano (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Broken Kite
13. 13.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Pet Cat (c) Saving Water (d) Elephants
14. 14.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 Vegetable Market (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Old Banyan Tree
15. 15.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Clean Park (d) The Power Cut
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. My friend always shares his lunch with me. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) The Cricket Match (b) My Best Friend (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Our School Library
17. 17.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
18. 18.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) Our School Library (b) Busy Ants (c) The Railway Station (d) Making Rangoli
19. 19.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 Lost Ring (b) The Big Football Match (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Clean Park
20. 20.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) The Cricket Match (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our Postman (d) Sports Day
21. 21.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 Village Fair (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Pet Cat (d) Healthy Food
22. 22.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 Dinosaur Book (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The New Girl
23. 23.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My New Bicycle (c) Our Postman (d) Healthy Food
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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Railway Station (d) My Grandfather
25. 25.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Big Football Match
26. 26.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Clean Park (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
27. 27.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. The postman knows every house on our street. (a) My Grandfather (b) Our Postman (c) The Railway Station (d) Grandma's Garden
28. 28.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. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our School Library (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Elephants (d) The Cricket Match
29. 29.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) The Cricket Match (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Healthy Food (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Our Classroom (b) Elephants (c) The Night Sky (d) A Day at the Beach
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Saving Water (b) My Grandfather (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Cricket Match
32. 32.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) The New Girl (d) The Lost Ring
33. 33.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 Broken Kite (b) The Big Football Match (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Neel Learns to Swim
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. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. (a) Our Postman (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Village Fair (d) My Pet Cat
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Cricket Match (d) Saving Water
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) My Best Friend (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Vegetable Market
37. 37.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) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Nest on the Window
38. 38.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 Train to Shimla (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Spelling Contest
39. 39.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Lost Ring
40. 40.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) Priya the Queen (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Broken Kite (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy

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