Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 461 · 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?
   
   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) My New Bicycle (b) Busy Ants (c) My Grandfather (d) Making Rangoli
2. 2.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 Broken Kite (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Priya the Queen
3. 3.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 Bean Seed (b) Priya the Queen (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Broken Kite
4. 4.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) My New Bicycle (b) Healthy Food (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Our Classroom
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The peacock is the national bird of India. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Peacock (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our School Library (d) My Grandfather
6. 6.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) Making Rangoli (b) My New Bicycle (c) My Grandfather (d) The Vegetable Market
7. 7.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) The Vegetable Market (b) The Night Sky (c) Our School Library (d) Grandma's Garden
8. 8.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Railway Station (c) A Day at the Beach (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Making Rangoli (b) My Best Friend (c) The Kite Festival (d) A Visit to the Zoo
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) The Monsoon (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Making Rangoli (d) Elephants
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) The Cricket Match (b) My Pet Cat (c) Sports Day (d) Grandma's Garden
12. 12.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Clean Park (d) Priya the Queen
13. 13.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 Night Sky (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Peacock (d) My Best Friend
14. 14.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Best Friend (d) The Night Sky
15. 15.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 Night Sky (b) The Kite Festival (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Cricket Match
16. 16.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Lost Ring (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Spelling Contest
17. 17.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) The Lost Ring (b) The Clean Park (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
18. 18.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) Grandma's Garden (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Our School Library (d) The Kite Festival
19. 19.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Monsoon (d) A Day at the Beach
20. 20.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 Railway Station (b) Elephants (c) The Night Sky (d) Busy Ants
21. 21.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Saving Water (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Peacock
22. 22.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) The Monsoon (b) Grandma's Garden (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Pet Cat
23. 23.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 Railway Station (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Monsoon (d) Our School Library
24. 24.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 Grandfather (b) Elephants (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Peacock
25. 25.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 Grandfather (b) Healthy Food (c) Elephants (d) The Peacock
26. 26.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) Busy Ants (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Making Rangoli (d) Grandma's Garden
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Our Classroom (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Monsoon (d) Elephants
28. 28.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) The Peacock (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Kite Festival
29. 29.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 Nest on the Window (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Model Volcano
30. 30.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 Vegetable Market (b) The Monsoon (c) Busy Ants (d) The Village Fair
31. 31.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 Spelling Contest (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Dinosaur Book
32. 32.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) Our Classroom (b) Busy Ants (c) The Night Sky (d) The Village Fair
33. 33.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 Broken Kite (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Kitten in the Tree
34. 34.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Model Volcano
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Healthy Food (b) Sports Day (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Vegetable Market
36. 36.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) Busy Ants (b) Our School Library (c) The Night Sky (d) A Visit to the Zoo
37. 37.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) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Power Cut
38. 38.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Monsoon
39. 39.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 Village Fair (b) Sports Day (c) Healthy Food (d) The Peacock
40. 40.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The New Girl (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Broken Kite

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