Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 440 · 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 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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Nest on the Window (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Train to Shimla
2. 2.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Lost at the Mela
3. 3.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) Saving the Fish (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Train to Shimla
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 Peacock (b) The Railway Station (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Night Sky
5. 5.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) Lost at the Mela (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Power Cut (d) The Nest on the Window
6. 6.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) The Train to Shimla (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Spelling Contest
7. 7.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Bean Seed (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Lost Ring
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) Lost at the Mela (d) The Bean Seed
9. 9.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Dinosaur Book
10. 10.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 Big Football Match (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Priya the Queen
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 reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Saving Water (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My Grandfather (d) The Cricket Match
12. 12.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 Broken Kite (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Bean Seed
13. 13.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Lost at the Mela
14. 14.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) Elephants (b) Our Classroom (c) Saving Water (d) Healthy Food
15. 15.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Big Football Match
16. 16.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) My Grandfather (b) Elephants (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Old Banyan Tree
17. 17.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Kite Festival (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Railway Station
18. 18.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 Monsoon (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Village Fair (d) The Old Banyan Tree
19. 19.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) Elephants (b) My Pet Cat (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Grandfather
20. 20.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) The Cricket Match (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Elephants
21. 21.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Our Postman (c) The Vegetable Market (d) My New Bicycle
22. 22.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Power Cut (d) Saving the Fish
23. 23.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. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Monsoon (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Village Fair
24. 24.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Lost Ring
25. 25.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Best Friend (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Busy Ants
26. 26.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Big Football Match (d) Arjun Gets Well
27. 27.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Bean Seed
28. 28.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) Elephants (b) Our School Library (c) Sports Day (d) The Railway Station
29. 29.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) Our Postman (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Monsoon (d) The Cricket Match
30. 30.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. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Making Rangoli (d) A Visit to the Zoo
31. 31.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) Our School Library (c) The Peacock (d) The Railway Station
32. 32.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Busy Ants (d) Our Classroom
33. 33.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Monsoon (d) A Day at the Beach
34. 34.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 Monsoon (b) My Best Friend (c) Sports Day (d) The Vegetable Market
35. 35.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Monsoon (d) A Visit to the Zoo
36. 36.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) The Peacock (b) The Cricket Match (c) Our School Library (d) A Visit to the Zoo
37. 37.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. We collected shells near the shore. (a) My New Bicycle (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Busy Ants
38. 38.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Lost Ring (d) Lost at the Mela
39. 39.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 Spelling Contest (c) Priya the Queen (d) A Helpful Neighbour
40. 40.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The New Girl

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