Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 535 · 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?
   
   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 Lost Ring (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Dinosaur Book
2. 2.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 Monsoon (b) My Pet Cat (c) My New Bicycle (d) My Grandfather
3. 3.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) The Peacock (b) Healthy Food (c) The Vegetable Market (d) My Best Friend
4. 4.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) The Bean Seed (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Train to Shimla
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Sports Day (b) The Monsoon (c) Healthy Food (d) The Vegetable Market
6. 6.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Bean Seed (d) The New Girl
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. The winners got shiny medals. (a) My Best Friend (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Saving Water (d) Sports Day
8. 8.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 Vegetable Market (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Monsoon (d) The Peacock
9. 9.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) Elephants (b) The Village Fair (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Our School Library
10. 10.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 Monsoon (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Railway Station
11. 11.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) The Broken Kite (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Model Volcano
12. 12.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) The Night Sky (b) The Village Fair (c) The Monsoon (d) The Kite Festival
13. 13.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 Lost Ring (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Arjun Gets Well
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Saving Water (b) Busy Ants (c) Grandma's Garden (d) My Best Friend
15. 15.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 Visit to the Zoo (b) The Railway Station (c) Saving Water (d) My Pet Cat
16. 16.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 Nest on the Window (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Clean Park (d) The Bean Seed
17. 17.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) My New Bicycle (b) Our School Library (c) The Night Sky (d) Sports Day
18. 18.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) Healthy Food (b) The Night Sky (c) Saving Water (d) Busy Ants
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) The Village Fair (b) My Grandfather (c) The Monsoon (d) My Best Friend
20. 20.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 Nest on the Window (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Big Football Match (d) Priya the Queen
21. 21.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 Best Friend (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Busy Ants (d) Sports Day
22. 22.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) The Peacock (b) Making Rangoli (c) Sports Day (d) Elephants
23. 23.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) The Nest on the Window (b) The Power Cut (c) Lost at the Mela (d) A Helpful Neighbour
24. 24.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) The Railway Station (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Sports Day
25. 25.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) The Railway Station (b) Our Classroom (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Saving Water
26. 26.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 Cricket Match (b) Grandma's Garden (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Our Classroom
27. 27.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) My Best Friend (b) My New Bicycle (c) Our Classroom (d) The Peacock
28. 28.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 oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Saving Water (b) The Peacock (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My New Bicycle
29. 29.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) Saving Water (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our Classroom (d) The Kite Festival
30. 30.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) The Dinosaur Book (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Dripping Tap
31. 31.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 Dinosaur Book (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Saving the Fish (d) Priya the Queen
32. 32.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) Our School Library (c) The Peacock (d) The Kite Festival
33. 33.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) The Cricket Match (b) The Village Fair (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Sports Day
34. 34.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) Our School Library (b) The Night Sky (c) Saving Water (d) My Best Friend
35. 35.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 Pet Cat (b) The Night Sky (c) The Village Fair (d) Our Postman
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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Model Volcano (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Dinosaur Book
37. 37.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. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Night Sky (b) Sports Day (c) The Railway Station (d) The Kite Festival
38. 38.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) The Train to Shimla (b) The Model Volcano (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Kitten in the Tree
39. 39.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) My Grandfather (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Railway Station
40. 40.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) Our Postman (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Railway Station

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