Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 504 · 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?
   
   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 Lost Ring (b) The Power Cut (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Big Football Match
2. 2.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Big Football Match (d) Arjun Gets Well
3. 3.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) The Cricket Match (c) The Village Fair (d) My Best Friend
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The railway station is always busy. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Railway Station (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Sports Day
5. 5.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) Sports Day (b) The Night Sky (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
6. 6.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) Saving the Fish (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Kitten in the Tree
7. 7.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 Clean Park (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Broken Kite
8. 8.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) Sports Day (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Grandfather (d) The Old Banyan Tree
9. 9.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 ride it to the park every evening. (a) The Night Sky (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Monsoon (d) My New Bicycle
10. 10.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Saving Water (d) The Cricket Match
11. 11.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) Grandma's Garden (c) The Village Fair (d) My Grandfather
12. 12.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) The Village Fair (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Night Sky (d) The Railway Station
13. 13.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 Visit to the Zoo (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Saving Water
14. 14.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) My Grandfather (b) Our Classroom (c) Our School Library (d) Sports Day
15. 15.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 New Girl (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Kitten in the Tree
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 Broken Kite (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Kite Festival (c) My New Bicycle (d) Sports Day
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Our Postman (b) The Monsoon (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Our Classroom
19. 19.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 Power Cut (c) The Model Volcano (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
20. 20.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) The Village Fair (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Night Sky (d) Saving Water
21. 21.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) The Cricket Match (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Monsoon (d) Busy Ants
22. 22.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 Power Cut (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Broken Kite
23. 23.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Model Volcano
24. 24.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Bean Seed (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
25. 25.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 New Girl (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
26. 26.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) The Railway Station (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Peacock
27. 27.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Nest on the Window
28. 28.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) The Railway Station (b) Saving Water (c) The Village Fair (d) My Pet Cat
29. 29.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) Saving the Fish (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Bean Seed
30. 30.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) Our Classroom (b) The Peacock (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Cricket Match
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) My Pet Cat (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Peacock (d) The Monsoon
32. 32.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 Card for Grandpa (b) The Broken Kite (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Dinosaur Book
33. 33.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) My Pet Cat (b) Our School Library (c) The Village Fair (d) Our Classroom
34. 34.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Priya the Queen (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Clean Park
35. 35.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 Peacock (b) Elephants (c) My New Bicycle (d) Our Classroom
36. 36.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) The Night Sky (b) My New Bicycle (c) Sports Day (d) Healthy Food
37. 37.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) Saving the Fish (b) The New Girl (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Dripping Tap
38. 38.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 Monsoon (b) Sports Day (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Our Postman
39. 39.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. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Monsoon (c) Our School Library (d) Grandma's Garden
40. 40.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) My New Bicycle (b) My Best Friend (c) The Railway Station (d) My Grandfather

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