Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 505 · 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?
   
   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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Clean Park (d) Saving the Fish
2. 2.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 Clean Park (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) A Card for Grandpa
3. 3.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Big Football Match (d) Lost at the Mela
4. 4.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. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Busy Ants
5. 5.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Our Postman (c) Our School Library (d) Healthy Food
6. 6.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) Saving the Fish (c) The Broken Kite (d) Lost at the Mela
7. 7.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) My Grandfather (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Visit to the Zoo
8. 8.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) Our Postman (b) The Railway Station (c) Saving Water (d) Elephants
9. 9.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. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Our Postman (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Elephants (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
10. 10.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 Big Football Match (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Neel Learns to Swim
11. 11.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Power Cut (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
12. 12.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Broken Kite (d) A Card for Grandpa
13. 13.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 Nest on the Window (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Lost Ring (d) Neel Learns to Swim
14. 14.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Village Fair (d) A Day at the Beach
15. 15.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) A Helpful Neighbour
16. 16.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 Bean Seed (b) Saving the Fish (c) Priya the Queen (d) Arjun Gets Well
17. 17.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Train to Shimla
18. 18.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 Kite Festival (b) My New Bicycle (c) Sports Day (d) The Vegetable Market
19. 19.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) The Vegetable Market (c) Sports Day (d) The Kite Festival
20. 20.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) My Best Friend (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our Classroom (d) Healthy Food
21. 21.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 Dinosaur Book (b) Saving the Fish (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Power Cut
22. 22.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) Our School Library (b) Our Classroom (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Best Friend
23. 23.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) My Best Friend (b) Healthy Food (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Day at the Beach
24. 24.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 Dinosaur Book (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Model Volcano
25. 25.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Village Fair (d) A Visit to the Zoo
26. 26.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) Our Classroom (b) Saving Water (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Night Sky
27. 27.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) The Kite Festival (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) A Visit to the Zoo
28. 28.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 New Girl (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Priya the Queen (d) Neel Learns to Swim
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Healthy Food (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Village Fair
30. 30.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Our Postman (c) My Grandfather (d) Healthy Food
31. 31.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My Grandfather (c) Saving Water (d) The Cricket Match
32. 32.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) Elephants (b) The Peacock (c) The Railway Station (d) A Visit to the Zoo
33. 33.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) Saving Water (b) The Monsoon (c) Our School Library (d) The Village Fair
34. 34.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Power Cut (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
35. 35.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 Cricket Match (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our Classroom (d) Saving Water
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Sports Day (b) The Kite Festival (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Elephants
37. 37.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) My Pet Cat (b) Busy Ants (c) Sports Day (d) A Day at the Beach
38. 38.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) Elephants (b) My Best Friend (c) Saving Water (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) My Grandfather (b) My New Bicycle (c) Making Rangoli (d) Healthy Food
40. 40.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) My Grandfather (b) A Day at the Beach (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Saving Water

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