Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 419 · 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 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) Elephants (c) Saving Water (d) A Visit to the Zoo
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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Broken Kite (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
3. 3.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) The Monsoon (b) Our Classroom (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Night Sky
4. 4.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) Saving the Fish (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Train to Shimla
5. 5.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Power Cut
6. 6.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) Saving Water (b) The Monsoon (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Sports Day
7. 7.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) My Grandfather (b) Elephants (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Kite Festival
8. 8.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. Imran took the last wicket. (a) The Cricket Match (b) The Night Sky (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Healthy Food
9. 9.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 Broken Kite (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Clean Park
10. 10.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Clean Park
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 Best Friend (b) My Pet Cat (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Village Fair
12. 12.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 Grandfather (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Vegetable Market
13. 13.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) The Peacock (b) The Village Fair (c) Making Rangoli (d) Saving Water
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. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) My Grandfather (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Railway Station (d) Elephants
15. 15.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 Vegetable Market (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Old Banyan Tree
16. 16.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 Power Cut (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Arjun Gets Well
17. 17.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) The Kite Festival (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Old Banyan Tree
18. 18.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) The Kite Festival (b) Busy Ants (c) The Monsoon (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
19. 19.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) The Cricket Match (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Sports Day
20. 20.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Power Cut (d) The Dinosaur Book
21. 21.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Broken Kite (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Spelling Contest
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 Bean Seed (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) A Helpful Neighbour
23. 23.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) The Peacock (b) My New Bicycle (c) Busy Ants (d) Our Classroom
24. 24.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 Monsoon (b) The Peacock (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Night Sky
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Busy Ants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Village Fair (d) Saving Water
26. 26.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) Priya the Queen (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Lost Ring
27. 27.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. We may borrow two books every week. (a) The Village Fair (b) Our School Library (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Railway Station
28. 28.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) The Night Sky (b) Elephants (c) Sports Day (d) Grandma's Garden
29. 29.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our Classroom (c) The Peacock (d) My New Bicycle
30. 30.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) Making Rangoli (b) Healthy Food (c) Elephants (d) My Pet Cat
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) Our Postman (b) Busy Ants (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Saving Water
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. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) My Pet Cat (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Healthy Food
33. 33.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 store food for the winter. (a) The Peacock (b) My New Bicycle (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Busy Ants
34. 34.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) Saving Water (b) Making Rangoli (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
35. 35.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Power Cut (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Model Volcano
36. 36.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) My Pet Cat (b) Our Classroom (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Railway Station
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Sports Day (b) The Cricket Match (c) Elephants (d) The Village Fair
38. 38.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) Healthy Food (c) Elephants (d) The Monsoon
39. 39.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) A Day at the Beach (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Sports Day (d) The Railway Station
40. 40.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella

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