Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 473 · 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 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) Elephants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Best Friend
2. 2.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Big Football Match (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
3. 3.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 Dripping Tap (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Nest on the Window
4. 4.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) A Day at the Beach (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Elephants
5. 5.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Monsoon (c) Our School Library (d) Saving Water
6. 6.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Big Football Match
7. 7.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) The Kite Festival (b) Our Postman (c) Making Rangoli (d) Busy Ants
8. 8.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Village Fair (c) The Kite Festival (d) Our Classroom
9. 9.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) Lost at the Mela (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Model Volcano
10. 10.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) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The New Girl (d) The Dripping Tap
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The Night Sky (b) Our School Library (c) Elephants (d) Making Rangoli
12. 12.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) Making Rangoli (b) Our Postman (c) The Village Fair (d) Healthy Food
13. 13.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) The Peacock (b) Our School Library (c) The Kite Festival (d) Elephants
14. 14.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Power Cut (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Clean Park
15. 15.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 Broken Kite (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Neel Learns to Swim
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Saving Water (c) Our Classroom (d) A Visit to the Zoo
17. 17.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 Power Cut (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My Grandfather (b) My Best Friend (c) The Cricket Match (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. We built a big sandcastle. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Sports Day (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My New Bicycle
20. 20.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) The Monsoon (b) Saving Water (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Railway Station
21. 21.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Vegetable Market (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Cricket Match
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) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Kitten in the Tree
23. 23.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) Saving the Fish (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Priya the Queen
24. 24.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 Monsoon (b) Sports Day (c) Busy Ants (d) The Railway Station
25. 25.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Our Postman (c) Our School Library (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
26. 26.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 Railway Station (b) My New Bicycle (c) Busy Ants (d) The Old Banyan Tree
27. 27.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Grandfather (d) A Day at the Beach
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Our School Library (c) Our Postman (d) The Vegetable Market
29. 29.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) Our School Library (c) The Monsoon (d) The Village Fair
30. 30.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) My Grandfather (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Busy Ants
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. (a) The Night Sky (b) Our Postman (c) The Cricket Match (d) My New Bicycle
32. 32.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) The Peacock (b) The Monsoon (c) Saving Water (d) The Kite Festival
33. 33.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. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) Sports Day (b) The Railway Station (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
34. 34.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 Dinosaur Book (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Spelling Contest
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) The Peacock (b) The Railway Station (c) Our Classroom (d) The Village Fair
36. 36.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) Saving the Fish (b) The New Girl (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Nest on the Window
37. 37.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Elephants (d) Busy Ants
38. 38.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) The Monsoon (b) Our Classroom (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Our Postman
39. 39.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
40. 40.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) My New Bicycle (b) Healthy Food (c) My Best Friend (d) The Cricket Match

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