Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 459 · 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 reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My Grandfather (c) The Village Fair (d) Sports Day
2. 2.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. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Our School Library (b) Sports Day (c) Saving Water (d) Grandma's Garden
3. 3.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) Elephants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Grandfather (d) The Cricket Match
4. 4.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) The Monsoon (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Best Friend
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) Saving the Fish (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The New Girl
6. 6.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 Cricket Match (b) The Village Fair (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Monsoon
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) Saving the Fish (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Clean Park
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Healthy Food (c) My Best Friend (d) Our Postman
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 Dinosaur Book (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Lost Ring
10. 10.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) Saving Water (b) The Vegetable Market (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Making Rangoli
11. 11.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) Busy Ants (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Making Rangoli (d) A Day at the Beach
12. 12.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Kite Festival (c) Our Classroom (d) My Pet Cat
13. 13.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) Saving the Fish (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Train to Shimla
14. 14.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) The New Girl (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Saving the Fish
15. 15.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) The Night Sky (b) My Pet Cat (c) My New Bicycle (d) Sports Day
16. 16.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) The Peacock (b) The Village Fair (c) The Kite Festival (d) Sports Day
17. 17.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Our Classroom (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Busy Ants
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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Lost Ring (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Power Cut
19. 19.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 New Girl (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
20. 20.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) My Best Friend (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
21. 21.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) The Village Fair (b) Saving Water (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
22. 22.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Dripping Tap
23. 23.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Healthy Food (c) The Monsoon (d) The Kite Festival
24. 24.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Best Friend (d) Busy Ants
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Elephants (b) Busy Ants (c) Our Postman (d) The Village Fair
26. 26.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. We place small lamps around the design. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Cricket Match (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Vegetable Market
27. 27.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 Pet Cat (c) Saving Water (d) The Kite Festival
28. 28.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) Our Classroom (c) My Pet Cat (d) Saving Water
29. 29.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 Train to Shimla (b) The New Girl (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Lost Ring
30. 30.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 Vegetable Market (b) The Cricket Match (c) Saving Water (d) The Village Fair
31. 31.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Village Fair (d) Saving Water
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Our School Library (b) Busy Ants (c) My Pet Cat (d) Sports Day
33. 33.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) Busy Ants (b) Healthy Food (c) My Grandfather (d) The Old Banyan Tree
34. 34.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) The Cricket Match (b) Our Classroom (c) Elephants (d) The Kite Festival
35. 35.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) Saving Water (b) My New Bicycle (c) Sports Day (d) My Best Friend
36. 36.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) Making Rangoli (c) Saving Water (d) The Old Banyan Tree
37. 37.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 Spelling Contest (b) The New Girl (c) The Lost Ring (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
38. 38.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 Broken Kite (b) The New Girl (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Big Football Match
39. 39.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 Dinosaur Book (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Model Volcano
40. 40.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Busy Ants (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Monsoon

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