Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 509 · 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 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) The Railway Station (b) Busy Ants (c) My Pet Cat (d) Our School Library
2. 2.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) My Best Friend (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our Postman (d) Making Rangoli
3. 3.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Railway Station (c) The Village Fair (d) The Peacock
4. 4.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Clean Park
5. 5.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) Our Postman (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Village Fair (d) The Peacock
6. 6.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) Saving Water (b) The Peacock (c) Our School Library (d) A Visit to the Zoo
7. 7.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) Healthy Food (b) The Railway Station (c) My Pet Cat (d) My Grandfather
8. 8.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our Postman (c) The Monsoon (d) Grandma's Garden
9. 9.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) Making Rangoli (b) Sports Day (c) Our Postman (d) The Old Banyan Tree
10. 10.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 Clean Park (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Lost Ring
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) My Pet Cat (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
12. 12.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. We place small lamps around the design. (a) The Peacock (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Making Rangoli (d) Saving Water
13. 13.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) The Peacock (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Sports Day
14. 14.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 Night Sky (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Peacock (d) Elephants
15. 15.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. She sleeps in a basket near the window. (a) Our Postman (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Pet Cat (d) Making Rangoli
16. 16.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Train to Shimla
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants (b) The Railway Station (c) The Kite Festival (d) Healthy Food
18. 18.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 Power Cut (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Lost at the Mela
19. 19.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 Clean Park (b) The Lost Ring (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
20. 20.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) A Day at the Beach (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Night Sky (d) My Pet Cat
21. 21.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. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Our Postman (c) The Village Fair (d) Sports Day
22. 22.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) The Peacock (b) The Cricket Match (c) My Best Friend (d) A Day at the Beach
23. 23.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 Lost Ring (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Clean Park (d) The Model Volcano
24. 24.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) My Pet Cat (b) My New Bicycle (c) Our Postman (d) Our Classroom
25. 25.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. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. (a) The Peacock (b) The Kite Festival (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Making Rangoli
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Grandma's Garden
27. 27.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 Power Cut (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
28. 28.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. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) My New Bicycle (b) Our Postman (c) The Cricket Match (d) Healthy Food
29. 29.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 Bean Seed (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) Saving the Fish
30. 30.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Bean Seed (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Lost at the Mela
31. 31.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) My Grandfather (b) Our School Library (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Kite Festival
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. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. (a) Our Classroom (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Elephants (d) A Visit to the Zoo
33. 33.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) My Pet Cat (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Village Fair
34. 34.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) Our School Library (b) The Night Sky (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My New Bicycle
35. 35.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. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Monsoon (d) Making Rangoli
36. 36.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 Bean Seed (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Power Cut (d) The Dinosaur Book
37. 37.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) Making Rangoli (b) Our School Library (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Healthy Food
38. 38.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) The Kitten in the Tree (b) Saving the Fish (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Big Football Match
39. 39.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Lost Ring (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Bean Seed
40. 40.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 Nest on the Window (b) Priya the Queen (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Spelling Contest

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