Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 512 · 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?
   
   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) My Best Friend (b) Sports Day (c) Our Classroom (d) The Kite Festival
2. 2.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) Busy Ants (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Healthy Food (d) The Cricket Match
3. 3.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 New Girl (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Lost Ring
4. 4.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Kite Festival (d) Saving Water
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) Sports Day (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Village Fair (d) Grandma's Garden
6. 6.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 Monsoon (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Peacock (d) Saving Water
7. 7.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) A Day at the Beach (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Busy Ants
8. 8.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Dinosaur Book
9. 9.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 Big Football Match (b) The Model Volcano (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Train to Shimla
10. 10.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Power Cut (d) The Broken Kite
11. 11.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 Postman (b) The Night Sky (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Village Fair
12. 12.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) Our School Library (b) My Grandfather (c) The Peacock (d) Making Rangoli
13. 13.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 Train to Shimla (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Bean Seed (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
14. 14.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The New Girl (c) The Clean Park (d) The Lost Ring
15. 15.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 Kite Festival (b) Our Postman (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our School Library
16. 16.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) The Train to Shimla (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Lost Ring
17. 17.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) Healthy Food (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Pet Cat (d) Grandma's Garden
18. 18.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Spelling Contest
19. 19.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 Model Volcano (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Spelling Contest
20. 20.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Our School Library (c) Sports Day (d) Busy Ants
21. 21.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. Imran took the last wicket. (a) Our Classroom (b) Healthy Food (c) The Village Fair (d) The Cricket Match
22. 22.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) My New Bicycle (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Cricket Match (d) A Day at the Beach
23. 23.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 New Girl (b) The Lost Ring (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Train to Shimla
24. 24.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 Cricket Match (b) Busy Ants (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Railway Station
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. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Our School Library (b) My Grandfather (c) The Village Fair (d) Saving Water
26. 26.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) Our School Library (b) The Peacock (c) My Pet Cat (d) My Grandfather
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) The Monsoon (b) My Grandfather (c) Our School Library (d) Sports Day
28. 28.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) The Village Fair (b) Our Postman (c) My Grandfather (d) Grandma's Garden
29. 29.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Broken Kite
30. 30.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The New Girl (c) The Lost Ring (d) Lost at the Mela
31. 31.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Best Friend (c) Our Postman (d) The Monsoon
32. 32.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Monsoon (c) Elephants (d) The Railway Station
33. 33.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) Grandma's Garden (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Busy Ants (d) Healthy Food
34. 34.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Railway Station (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
35. 35.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Cricket Match (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Pet Cat
36. 36.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Bean Seed (d) Saving the Fish
37. 37.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. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Night Sky (b) Sports Day (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Our Postman
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My Best Friend (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our Postman (d) Busy Ants
39. 39.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Priya the Queen
40. 40.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) Sports Day (b) My New Bicycle (c) Busy Ants (d) A Day at the Beach

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