Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 453 · 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?
   
   We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The Night Sky (b) Saving Water (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) A Day at the Beach
2. 2.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 Dripping Tap (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Dinosaur Book
3. 3.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) Elephants (b) Healthy Food (c) The Monsoon (d) The Cricket Match
4. 4.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Clean Park
5. 5.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) My Pet Cat (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Best Friend (d) Elephants
6. 6.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 Lost Ring (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Arjun Gets Well
7. 7.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Lost Ring
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Monsoon (c) The Railway Station (d) The Peacock
9. 9.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Sports Day (c) Elephants (d) My Pet Cat
10. 10.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) Our School Library (b) Busy Ants (c) The Kite Festival (d) Healthy Food
11. 11.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) The Cricket Match (b) Making Rangoli (c) Elephants (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
12. 12.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Lost Ring
13. 13.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) The Monsoon (d) The Kite Festival
14. 14.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Neel Learns to Swim
15. 15.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. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Monsoon
16. 16.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) Busy Ants (b) Our Postman (c) Elephants (d) My Best Friend
17. 17.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 Monsoon (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our Classroom (d) The Railway Station
18. 18.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) The Spelling Contest (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Priya the Queen
19. 19.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 Train to Shimla (c) The Power Cut (d) The Kitten in the Tree
20. 20.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) Our Classroom (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Grandfather (d) My New Bicycle
21. 21.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The New Girl (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Train to Shimla
22. 22.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 Cricket Match (b) The Railway Station (c) Sports Day (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
23. 23.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Elephants (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Grandma's Garden
24. 24.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 Spelling Contest (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Priya the Queen
25. 25.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) The Railway Station (b) Busy Ants (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Night Sky
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 Bean Seed (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Broken Kite (d) A Helpful Neighbour
27. 27.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 Spelling Contest (c) The Lost Ring (d) The New Girl
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. (a) Our Classroom (b) The Village Fair (c) Sports Day (d) My Best Friend
29. 29.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 Bean Seed (b) The Lost Ring (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Arjun Gets Well
30. 30.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) Sports Day (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Grandfather (d) Our Postman
31. 31.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 Broken Kite (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Model Volcano
32. 32.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Grandfather (d) Healthy Food
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) The Clean Park (b) Saving the Fish (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Bean Seed
34. 34.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Clean Park (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Nest on the Window
35. 35.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) Busy Ants (b) My Grandfather (c) Our School Library (d) My Pet Cat
36. 36.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) The Kite Festival (b) My Best Friend (c) My Pet Cat (d) Grandma's Garden
37. 37.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) The Peacock (b) The Village Fair (c) The Kite Festival (d) A Visit to the Zoo
38. 38.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) My Best Friend (b) Our Classroom (c) My Grandfather (d) The Peacock
39. 39.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) Busy Ants (b) Elephants (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My New Bicycle
40. 40.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Cricket Match (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Our School Library

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