Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 516 · 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?
   
   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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Bean Seed
2. 2.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 Spelling Contest (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Lost Ring (d) Priya the Queen
3. 3.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Big Football Match
4. 4.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) The Monsoon (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Making Rangoli (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The night sky is full of wonders. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) My New Bicycle (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Railway Station (d) The Night Sky
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 Dinosaur Book (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Clean Park
7. 7.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Sports Day (d) Our Classroom
8. 8.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) Making Rangoli (c) Busy Ants (d) The Old Banyan Tree
9. 9.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Power Cut
10. 10.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) My New Bicycle (b) Elephants (c) The Village Fair (d) A Day at the Beach
11. 11.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) The Vegetable Market (b) The Peacock (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Cricket Match
12. 12.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 Night Sky (b) Busy Ants (c) The Railway Station (d) The Old Banyan Tree
13. 13.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) Our School Library (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Making Rangoli
14. 14.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Model Volcano (d) Lost at the Mela
15. 15.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) Our Postman (b) My Pet Cat (c) Busy Ants (d) My Best Friend
16. 16.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The New Girl
17. 17.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 Village Fair (b) The Monsoon (c) The Night Sky (d) Our Postman
18. 18.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 Monsoon (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Elephants (d) My Pet Cat
19. 19.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) Elephants (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Vegetable Market
20. 20.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 Big Football Match (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) A Helpful Neighbour
21. 21.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. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) Sports Day (b) Our Postman (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Kite Festival
22. 22.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) Our School Library (b) Elephants (c) My Pet Cat (d) Grandma's Garden
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Healthy Food (b) Our Postman (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Village Fair
24. 24.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Our Postman (c) Saving Water (d) The Peacock
25. 25.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) A Day at the Beach (b) My Grandfather (c) Our Classroom (d) Our Postman
26. 26.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) The Peacock (b) Our Classroom (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Cricket Match
27. 27.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Dinosaur Book
28. 28.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 Big Football Match (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Nest on the Window
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Healthy Food (b) My Best Friend (c) The Railway Station (d) The Old Banyan Tree
30. 30.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 Model Volcano (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Broken Kite
31. 31.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 Broken Kite (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Neel Learns to Swim
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) The Railway Station (b) My Best Friend (c) Our Postman (d) The Monsoon
33. 33.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) Our School Library (c) The Night Sky (d) Saving Water
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Our Postman (b) Healthy Food (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Elephants
35. 35.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) My Best Friend (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Kite Festival (d) My New Bicycle
36. 36.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Nest on the Window
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Saving Water (b) Our School Library (c) Making Rangoli (d) Sports Day
38. 38.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) The Monsoon (b) My New Bicycle (c) Busy Ants (d) A Day at the Beach
39. 39.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. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Village Fair (d) Elephants
40. 40.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Cricket Match (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Village Fair

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