Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 517 · 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?
   
   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) Elephants (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Railway Station (d) Making Rangoli
2. 2.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Saving Water (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Railway Station
3. 3.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 walk one behind the other in a line. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Busy Ants (c) The Railway Station (d) The Vegetable Market
4. 4.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) Making Rangoli (b) My New Bicycle (c) Sports Day (d) Healthy Food
5. 5.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 Bean Seed (b) The Lost Ring (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Arjun Gets Well
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. (a) The Railway Station (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Kite Festival (d) Grandma's Garden
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our classroom is bright and clean. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) The Monsoon (b) My Pet Cat (c) Busy Ants (d) Our Classroom
8. 8.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 Lost Ring (b) Priya the Queen (c) The New Girl (d) The Nest on the Window
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) My Pet Cat (b) Our Classroom (c) Healthy Food (d) Our School Library
10. 10.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Making Rangoli (c) Saving Water (d) The Night Sky
11. 11.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The New Girl (d) The Big Football Match
12. 12.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Night Sky (c) Elephants (d) Healthy Food
13. 13.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Lost at the Mela
14. 14.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 Vegetable Market (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) A Visit to the Zoo
15. 15.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The New Girl (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) A Helpful Neighbour
16. 16.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) The Village Fair (b) The Monsoon (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Grandma's Garden
17. 17.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The New Girl (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Lost Ring
18. 18.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 Railway Station (b) Our School Library (c) Our Postman (d) My Grandfather
19. 19.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) Sports Day (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Best Friend (d) The Railway Station
20. 20.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) The Cricket Match (b) Saving Water (c) The Peacock (d) Making Rangoli
21. 21.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 Dripping Tap (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The New Girl
22. 22.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Busy Ants (d) Sports Day
23. 23.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Power Cut (d) The Broken Kite
24. 24.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Our Postman (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Sports Day
25. 25.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. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Monsoon (d) The Vegetable Market
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Monsoon (c) Making Rangoli (d) Sports Day
27. 27.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) Making Rangoli (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Busy Ants (d) The Old Banyan Tree
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Elephants (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Monsoon
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Our School Library (b) The Cricket Match (c) Our Classroom (d) My Grandfather
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 Dripping Tap (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Clean Park (d) Saving the Fish
31. 31.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) My Pet Cat (b) My New Bicycle (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Monsoon
32. 32.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Village Fair (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our Postman
33. 33.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) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Saving Water (d) A Visit to the Zoo
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) My Pet Cat (c) Busy Ants (d) The Vegetable Market
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Cricket Match (c) Our Classroom (d) A Visit to the Zoo
36. 36.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) Saving Water (b) My Grandfather (c) Our School Library (d) The Village Fair
37. 37.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Kitten in the Tree
38. 38.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) Busy Ants (b) The Night Sky (c) The Cricket Match (d) Making Rangoli
39. 39.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) Our Postman (b) Saving Water (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Busy Ants
40. 40.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 Cricket Match (b) Our Classroom (c) The Vegetable Market (d) My Grandfather

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