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Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 508 · 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 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) Our Classroom (c) Our School Library (d) Making Rangoli
  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) The Dinosaur Book (b) The Model Volcano (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Kitten in the Tree
  3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    (a) The Night Sky (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Sports Day (d) My Grandfather
  4. 4.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) The Night Sky (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Vegetable Market (d) My New Bicycle
  5. 5.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 Bean Seed (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Clean Park
  6. 6.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Saving the Fish
  7. 7.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Day at the Beach (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Making Rangoli
  8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter.
    (a) Elephants (b) Busy Ants (c) The Kite Festival (d) Healthy Food
  9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Railway Station (c) My New Bicycle (d) My Pet Cat
  10. 10.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) Healthy Food (b) The Vegetable Market (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Our Postman
  11. 11.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) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Busy Ants (d) Sports Day
  12. 12.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) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Model Volcano (c) Saving the Fish (d) A Card for Grandpa
  13. 13.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) The Kite Festival (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Village Fair (d) A Visit to the Zoo
  14. 14.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Big Football Match
  15. 15.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Nest on the Window
  16. 16.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Kite Festival (d) Healthy Food
  17. 17.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Lost Ring
  18. 18.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 Vegetable Market (b) Elephants (c) My Grandfather (d) Our Classroom
  19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    (a) Our Classroom (b) Our Postman (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Vegetable Market
  20. 20.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) Healthy Food (c) Our Postman (d) My Best Friend
  21. 21.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 Clean Park (b) The New Girl (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Train to Shimla
  22. 22.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 Railway Station (b) My Best Friend (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Monsoon
  23. 23.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Spelling Contest
  24. 24.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. We buy strong string for our kites.
    (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Kite Festival (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Village Fair
  25. 25.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) Busy Ants (b) Our Classroom (c) The Monsoon (d) The Village Fair
  26. 26.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 Big Football Match (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Kitten in the Tree
  27. 27.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) Saving Water (c) Busy Ants (d) Sports Day
  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. I ran in the hundred-metre race. The winners got shiny medals.
    (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Sports Day (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My Best Friend
  29. 29.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Dripping Tap
  30. 30.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) Our School Library (b) The Village Fair (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Cricket Match
  31. 31.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Broken Kite
  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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Broken Kite
  33. 33.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 New Girl (b) The Power Cut (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) A Helpful Neighbour
  34. 34.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
  35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    (a) The Peacock (b) The Village Fair (c) Our School Library (d) The Vegetable Market
  36. 36.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) The Train to Shimla (c) The Model Volcano (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
  37. 37.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Healthy Food (c) My Best Friend (d) Busy Ants
  38. 38.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) The Peacock (b) Busy Ants (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our School Library
  39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Healthy Food (c) Saving Water (d) My Grandfather
  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) The Dripping Tap (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Model Volcano

Answer key

  1. Our School Library
  2. Arjun Gets Well
  3. My Grandfather
  4. My Pet Cat
  5. The Clean Park
  6. Asha and the Lost Puppy
  7. A Day at the Beach
  8. Busy Ants
  9. My Pet Cat
  10. A Day at the Beach
  11. Healthy Food
  12. Saving the Fish
  13. The Vegetable Market
  14. Neel Learns to Swim
  15. The Big Football Match
  16. The Kite Festival
  17. The Dinosaur Book
  18. Elephants
  19. Grandma's Garden
  20. The Old Banyan Tree
  21. The Train to Shimla
  22. The Monsoon
  23. Meera Bakes a Cake
  24. The Kite Festival
  25. The Village Fair
  26. The Power Cut
  27. Sports Day
  28. Sports Day
  29. The Nest on the Window
  30. The Kite Festival
  31. The Broken Kite
  32. Dev Forgets His Umbrella
  33. A Helpful Neighbour
  34. The Spelling Contest
  35. The Peacock
  36. The Model Volcano
  37. My Best Friend
  38. Our School Library
  39. My Grandfather
  40. The Kitten in the Tree

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