Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 441 · 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?
   
   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) Sports Day (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Grandfather
2. 2.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Power Cut (d) The Lost Ring
3. 3.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Broken Kite (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Lost Ring
4. 4.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) The Railway Station (b) Busy Ants (c) The Night Sky (d) Healthy Food
5. 5.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our Classroom (d) My Best Friend
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Our School Library (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Village Fair (d) Grandma's Garden
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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Cricket Match (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Kite Festival
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) Priya the Queen (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Clean Park
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Our Classroom (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Railway Station (d) The Vegetable Market
10. 10.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) The Cricket Match (b) The Monsoon (c) Making Rangoli (d) Saving Water
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. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Saving Water (c) My New Bicycle (d) Grandma's Garden
12. 12.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 Broken Kite (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Priya the Queen (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
13. 13.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My New Bicycle (c) Grandma's Garden (d) My Best Friend
14. 14.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 Bean Seed (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Saving the Fish
15. 15.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 New Girl (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Dinosaur Book
16. 16.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) Our School Library (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Night Sky (d) The Old Banyan Tree
17. 17.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) Elephants (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Night Sky
18. 18.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Power Cut (c) The New Girl (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
19. 19.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) The Monsoon (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My Grandfather (d) Elephants
20. 20.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) The Big Football Match (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Priya the Queen
21. 21.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) The Cricket Match (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Night Sky
22. 22.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) The Night Sky (c) Sports Day (d) The Railway Station
23. 23.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) Our Postman (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Railway Station (d) Healthy Food
24. 24.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 Train to Shimla (b) Priya the Queen (c) The New Girl (d) The Kitten in the Tree
25. 25.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) My New Bicycle (b) Busy Ants (c) The Monsoon (d) Grandma's Garden
26. 26.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) My Best Friend (b) My Grandfather (c) The Monsoon (d) Our Classroom
27. 27.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) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our School Library (d) My Pet Cat
28. 28.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) Lost at the Mela (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The New Girl
29. 29.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) Elephants (b) Busy Ants (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Monsoon
30. 30.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. She sleeps in a basket near the window. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Grandfather
31. 31.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Sports Day (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Monsoon
32. 32.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) The New Girl (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Big Football Match
33. 33.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 Lost Ring (c) The Big Football Match (d) Neel Learns to Swim
34. 34.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) The Monsoon (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Railway Station (d) The Old Banyan Tree
35. 35.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 Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Kite Festival (c) Saving Water (d) The Village Fair
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Pet Cat (c) My New Bicycle (d) Busy Ants
37. 37.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) My Best Friend (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our Classroom (d) Healthy Food
38. 38.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 Spelling Contest (c) The Clean Park (d) Arjun Gets Well
39. 39.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) Making Rangoli (b) My Best Friend (c) Our Postman (d) Our School Library
40. 40.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 Broken Kite (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Spelling Contest

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