Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 450 · 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. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) The Cricket Match (b) The Vegetable Market (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
2. 2.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) Grandma's Garden (b) My Best Friend (c) Elephants (d) My New Bicycle
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 Night Sky (b) Busy Ants (c) Our Classroom (d) Elephants
4. 4.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Neel Learns to Swim
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   I got a new bicycle on my birthday. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) The Cricket Match (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Vegetable Market
6. 6.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. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) My New Bicycle (b) The Village Fair (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Grandma's Garden
7. 7.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) Healthy Food (c) My Pet Cat (d) Sports Day
8. 8.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 Village Fair (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Railway Station (d) Our School Library
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) The Nest on the Window (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Big Football Match (d) Arjun Gets Well
10. 10.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Busy Ants
11. 11.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) Healthy Food (b) My Best Friend (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Elephants
12. 12.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My Best Friend (d) Making Rangoli
13. 13.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. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Sports Day (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our School Library (d) Making Rangoli
14. 14.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. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Peacock (c) The Cricket Match (d) Our School Library
15. 15.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. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Village Fair (b) Our Postman (c) The Peacock (d) Our Classroom
16. 16.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 School Library (c) My New Bicycle (d) Elephants
17. 17.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) My Grandfather (b) Our Classroom (c) Saving Water (d) The Vegetable Market
18. 18.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Monsoon (d) The Kite Festival
19. 19.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 Model Volcano (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Arjun Gets Well
20. 20.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My Grandfather (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Railway Station
21. 21.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 Lost Ring (b) The Power Cut (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Saving the Fish
22. 22.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Model Volcano
23. 23.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) The Railway Station (b) The Vegetable Market (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Busy Ants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Night Sky (d) My Best Friend
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Sports Day
26. 26.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) Busy Ants (b) Elephants (c) The Village Fair (d) Our School Library
27. 27.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Broken Kite (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) Our School Library (b) Sports Day (c) The Night Sky (d) The Kite Festival
29. 29.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Lost Ring (c) Priya the Queen (d) Saving the Fish
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Our Postman (b) Elephants (c) My Pet Cat (d) My Best Friend
31. 31.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) My Best Friend (b) My Grandfather (c) The Railway Station (d) Elephants
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 walk one behind the other in a line. (a) My Best Friend (b) Our Postman (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Busy Ants
33. 33.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Clean Park (c) The Model Volcano (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
34. 34.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Our School Library (c) Healthy Food (d) The Kite Festival
35. 35.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) Elephants (b) The Kite Festival (c) Our Classroom (d) Our Postman
36. 36.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) My Grandfather (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Railway Station
37. 37.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 Broken Kite (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Model Volcano
38. 38.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) A Card for Grandpa
39. 39.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Model Volcano
40. 40.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The New Girl (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Priya the Queen

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