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Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 487 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The New Girl (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
  2. 2.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 Clean Park (b) The Bean Seed (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
  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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Dripping Tap
  4. 4.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Kitten in the Tree
  5. 5.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) Saving Water (b) My New Bicycle (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Kite Festival
  6. 6.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
  7. 7.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 Kitten in the Tree (c) The New Girl (d) The Lost Ring
  8. 8.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Neel Learns to Swim
  9. 9.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 Power Cut (b) The Model Volcano (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Lost Ring
  10. 10.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Saving the Fish
  11. 11.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Broken Kite (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
  12. 12.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 Railway Station (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Kite Festival (d) Busy Ants
  13. 13.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) Making Rangoli (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Cricket Match (d) A Day at the Beach
  14. 14.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) Our Classroom (b) Sports Day (c) Healthy Food (d) A Day at the Beach
  15. 15.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) My Pet Cat (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Night Sky (d) A Day at the Beach
  16. 16.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) The Night Sky (b) The Cricket Match (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Monsoon
  17. 17.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    (a) The Peacock (b) Our School Library (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) A Visit to the Zoo
  18. 18.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) Making Rangoli (b) Healthy Food (c) Our Classroom (d) Busy Ants
  19. 19.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Railway Station (d) My Best Friend
  20. 20.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Our Postman (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Night Sky
  21. 21.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) Our Postman (b) Our School Library (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Elephants
  22. 22.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 Clean Park (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Train to Shimla (d) A Helpful Neighbour
  23. 23.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) Elephants (b) Our Postman (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Grandfather
  24. 24.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Big Football Match (c) Priya the Queen (d) Arjun Gets Well
  25. 25.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Sports Day (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Our Postman
  26. 26.Which is the best title for this story?

    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
    (a) Priya the Queen (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Arjun Gets Well
  27. 27.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) Our Postman (b) The Railway Station (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My New Bicycle
  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. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals.
    (a) Busy Ants (b) Sports Day (c) The Village Fair (d) The Vegetable Market
  29. 29.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) My Best Friend (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Peacock
  30. 30.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) Healthy Food (b) Our School Library (c) The Kite Festival (d) Grandma's Garden
  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) The Vegetable Market (b) The Kite Festival (c) Sports Day (d) Making Rangoli
  32. 32.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 Clean Park (b) The Big Football Match (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Broken Kite
  33. 33.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. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    (a) Elephants (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Grandfather (d) The Village Fair
  34. 34.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 Power Cut (b) The Lost Ring (c) The New Girl (d) The Dinosaur Book
  35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    (a) Our School Library (b) Healthy Food (c) Our Postman (d) Saving Water
  36. 36.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. A magician does tricks for the children.
    (a) Our Classroom (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Village Fair (d) Healthy Food
  37. 37.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) The Train to Shimla (b) The Model Volcano (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Broken Kite
  38. 38.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Best Friend (c) The Cricket Match (d) My New Bicycle
  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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The New Girl (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
  40. 40.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 Monsoon (b) Healthy Food (c) Our Classroom (d) The Village Fair

Answer key

  1. Lost at the Mela
  2. The Bean Seed
  3. The Dripping Tap
  4. The Kitten in the Tree
  5. The Kite Festival
  6. A Card for Grandpa
  7. The New Girl
  8. Neel Learns to Swim
  9. The Model Volcano
  10. Saving the Fish
  11. The Nest on the Window
  12. Grandma's Garden
  13. A Visit to the Zoo
  14. A Day at the Beach
  15. A Day at the Beach
  16. The Monsoon
  17. A Visit to the Zoo
  18. Our Classroom
  19. The Railway Station
  20. Our Postman
  21. Our School Library
  22. A Helpful Neighbour
  23. My Grandfather
  24. The Big Football Match
  25. Sports Day
  26. Asha and the Lost Puppy
  27. My New Bicycle
  28. Sports Day
  29. The Cricket Match
  30. Our School Library
  31. The Vegetable Market
  32. Arjun Gets Well
  33. The Village Fair
  34. The Lost Ring
  35. Saving Water
  36. The Village Fair
  37. The Train to Shimla
  38. The Cricket Match
  39. Meera Bakes a Cake
  40. The Monsoon

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