Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 493 · 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?
   
   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) The Bean Seed (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Clean Park
2. 2.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) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Monsoon
3. 3.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) The Night Sky (b) Healthy Food (c) The Village Fair (d) Elephants
4. 4.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 Village Fair (b) Our Postman (c) Busy Ants (d) Grandma's Garden
5. 5.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Night Sky (c) Healthy Food (d) Our Classroom
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   A fair comes to our village every winter. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Village Fair (d) My Pet Cat
7. 7.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) Busy Ants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Healthy Food
8. 8.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Kitten in the Tree
9. 9.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) Saving the Fish (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Clean Park (d) The Big Football Match
10. 10.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 Kitten in the Tree (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Railway Station (d) Sports Day
12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Healthy Food
13. 13.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 Clean Park (b) The Model Volcano (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Power Cut
14. 14.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) My New Bicycle (b) My Best Friend (c) The Cricket Match (d) Saving Water
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) Healthy Food (b) Busy Ants (c) The Village Fair (d) The Night Sky
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. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. (a) Saving Water (b) The Night Sky (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Cricket Match
17. 17.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Train to Shimla
18. 18.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Monsoon (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Day at the Beach
19. 19.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) My Pet Cat (b) Elephants (c) Healthy Food (d) Busy Ants
20. 20.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Bean Seed (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Broken Kite
21. 21.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) The Cricket Match (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Saving Water (d) The Kite Festival
22. 22.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) Elephants (b) The Peacock (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Monsoon
23. 23.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. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. (a) Our Classroom (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Cricket Match (d) Elephants
24. 24.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 School Library (b) The Village Fair (c) The Peacock (d) My Best Friend
25. 25.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Clean Park (c) The New Girl (d) Arjun Gets Well
26. 26.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 Dinosaur Book (c) Lost at the Mela (d) A Helpful Neighbour
27. 27.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 Night Sky (b) Our Classroom (c) Sports Day (d) Busy Ants
28. 28.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Village Fair (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our Classroom
29. 29.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. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Healthy Food (b) Sports Day (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Kite Festival
30. 30.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. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our Classroom (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Railway Station (d) Saving Water
31. 31.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) Busy Ants (c) Sports Day (d) A Day at the Beach
32. 32.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 Model Volcano (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Bean Seed
33. 33.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Power Cut (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The New Girl
34. 34.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 Railway Station (b) The Monsoon (c) The Peacock (d) Our Classroom
35. 35.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Sports Day (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Healthy Food
36. 36.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) My Best Friend (b) The Railway Station (c) Our School Library (d) A Day at the Beach
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Night Sky (c) Healthy Food (d) My New Bicycle
38. 38.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) Priya the Queen (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Lost Ring
39. 39.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The New Girl (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Big Football Match
40. 40.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Kitten in the Tree

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