Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 46 · 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?
   
   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 New Girl (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Bean Seed
2. 2.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 Pet Cat (b) The Cricket Match (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Elephants
3. 3.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 Broken Kite (b) The Power Cut (c) The New Girl (d) The Bean Seed
4. 4.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 Big Football Match (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Dripping Tap
5. 5.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 Cricket Match (b) Elephants (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Village Fair
6. 6.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 Day at the Beach (b) Our School Library (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Vegetable Market
7. 7.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 Grandfather (b) Elephants (c) The Peacock (d) My New Bicycle
8. 8.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Model Volcano (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Lost at the Mela
9. 9.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) Sports Day (b) Busy Ants (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Kite Festival
10. 10.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) My Pet Cat (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Grandma's Garden
11. 11.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 New Girl (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
12. 12.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 Helpful Neighbour (b) The Bean Seed (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The New Girl
13. 13.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. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) The Peacock (b) My Grandfather (c) The Vegetable Market (d) My New Bicycle
14. 14.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) The Peacock (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My Pet Cat (d) My Grandfather
15. 15.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) The Night Sky (b) Busy Ants (c) My Grandfather (d) The Vegetable Market
16. 16.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) Sports Day (b) Busy Ants (c) My New Bicycle (d) Elephants
17. 17.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) The Train to Shimla (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
18. 18.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) The Peacock (c) The Railway Station (d) Sports Day
19. 19.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Peacock (c) The Kite Festival (d) A Day at the Beach
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. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Our Postman (b) Elephants (c) Making Rangoli (d) Grandma's Garden
21. 21.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Lost Ring (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Dripping Tap
22. 22.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 Broken Kite (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Train to Shimla
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Busy Ants (b) My New Bicycle (c) Our Postman (d) Sports Day
24. 24.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My Best Friend (c) Saving Water (d) Our Postman
25. 25.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Sports Day (c) The Night Sky (d) The Peacock
26. 26.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Broken Kite
27. 27.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) Busy Ants (b) Our Postman (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My Pet Cat
28. 28.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 Kite Festival (b) The Monsoon (c) Saving Water (d) My Grandfather
29. 29.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 Broken Kite (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Big Football Match
30. 30.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) Priya the Queen (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Nest on the Window
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) Our School Library (b) The Night Sky (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Pet Cat
32. 32.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park. They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. The park looked clean and green again. (a) The Nest on the Window (b) The Clean Park (c) The Big Football Match (d) Priya the Queen
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Elephants (c) Saving Water (d) The Peacock
34. 34.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) Our Postman (b) My Best Friend (c) Healthy Food (d) A Day at the Beach
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. (a) The Cricket Match (b) My Best Friend (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Our School Library
36. 36.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 Railway Station (b) My Grandfather (c) Making Rangoli (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
37. 37.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) Healthy Food (b) The Peacock (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Old Banyan Tree
38. 38.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 Lost Ring (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Big Football Match (d) A Card for Grandpa
39. 39.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Power Cut
40. 40.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Saving the Fish (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Broken Kite

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