Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 522 · 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?
   
   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 Power Cut (b) The Big Football Match (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Bean Seed
2. 2.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Spelling Contest
3. 3.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) Elephants (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Village Fair (d) Our School Library
4. 4.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 Lost Ring (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Nest on the Window
5. 5.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) Busy Ants (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Our School Library
6. 6.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) Saving the Fish (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Neel Learns to Swim
7. 7.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) The Model Volcano (c) Priya the Queen (d) A Card for Grandpa
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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Priya the Queen (d) Lost at the Mela
9. 9.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) Busy Ants (b) The Kite Festival (c) Saving Water (d) Making Rangoli
10. 10.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 Train to Shimla (c) Saving the Fish (d) Lost at the Mela
11. 11.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) The Kite Festival (b) The Cricket Match (c) My Pet Cat (d) Busy Ants
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) Busy Ants (b) The Village Fair (c) Healthy Food (d) My Grandfather
13. 13.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) Sports Day (c) The Railway Station (d) The Monsoon
14. 14.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) The Night Sky (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Kite Festival
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) The Dripping Tap (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Power Cut
16. 16.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) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Dinosaur Book
17. 17.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 Power Cut (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) A Card for Grandpa
18. 18.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Clean Park (d) The New Girl
19. 19.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) Grandma's Garden (b) My Best Friend (c) Our Classroom (d) The Vegetable Market
20. 20.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 Railway Station (b) Saving Water (c) Sports Day (d) My Grandfather
21. 21.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) My Best Friend (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Making Rangoli
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 Monsoon (b) My Grandfather (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Making Rangoli
23. 23.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) Saving Water (b) Our Classroom (c) The Peacock (d) Making Rangoli
24. 24.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 New Bicycle (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Kite Festival (d) A Visit to the Zoo
25. 25.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) The Vegetable Market (b) The Cricket Match (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Village Fair
26. 26.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
27. 27.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 Big Football Match (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Saving the Fish (d) Lost at the Mela
28. 28.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Lost Ring
29. 29.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The New Girl (d) The Big Football Match
30. 30.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) Our School Library (b) The Railway Station (c) The Night Sky (d) The Peacock
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Elephants (c) Our School Library (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
32. 32.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Priya the Queen
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Saving Water (c) My New Bicycle (d) Healthy Food
34. 34.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) Our School Library (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our Classroom (d) Grandma's Garden
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. (a) The Village Fair (b) My Best Friend (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Making Rangoli
36. 36.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) Our Classroom (b) Our School Library (c) Sports Day (d) Grandma's Garden
37. 37.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our School Library (d) Saving Water
38. 38.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Bean Seed
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) My Grandfather (b) Our School Library (c) Busy Ants (d) The Night Sky
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) Healthy Food (b) Saving Water (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Making Rangoli

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