Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 536 · 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?
   
   Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Healthy Food (b) Our School Library (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Vegetable Market
2. 2.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Kitten in the Tree
3. 3.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 New Girl (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Power Cut (d) The Bean Seed
4. 4.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 Vegetable Market (b) My Best Friend (c) The Monsoon (d) Our Classroom
5. 5.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 New Girl (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Nest on the Window
6. 6.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) My Best Friend (b) Elephants (c) Sports Day (d) Our Postman
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. (a) Our Postman (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our Classroom (d) My Best Friend
8. 8.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 Visit to the Zoo (b) My New Bicycle (c) My Grandfather (d) My Pet Cat
9. 9.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Power Cut (d) The Dinosaur Book
10. 10.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) Priya the Queen (c) The Power Cut (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
11. 11.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) The New Girl (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) My New Bicycle (b) Our Classroom (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Healthy Food
13. 13.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 Lost Ring (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Big Football Match (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
14. 14.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Lost Ring (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
15. 15.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 New Girl (b) The Broken Kite (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Arjun Gets Well
16. 16.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Model Volcano (d) A Helpful Neighbour
17. 17.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) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Dripping Tap
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Our School Library (c) My Grandfather (d) The Railway Station
19. 19.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) The Vegetable Market (c) Our Postman (d) Elephants
20. 20.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Model Volcano (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) A Card for Grandpa
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) Our Classroom (b) Busy Ants (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Peacock
22. 22.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) Our Classroom (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Elephants
23. 23.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Village Fair (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Our Postman
24. 24.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 Night Sky (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Vegetable Market (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) Busy Ants (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Old Banyan Tree
26. 26.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) The Cricket Match (b) The Night Sky (c) The Railway Station (d) Busy Ants
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) The Bean Seed (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Dripping Tap
28. 28.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. Farhan and I play football after school. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) My Best Friend (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Peacock
29. 29.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 Village Fair (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Night Sky (d) The Old Banyan Tree
30. 30.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) My Grandfather (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Best Friend (d) The Peacock
31. 31.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Village Fair (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Busy Ants
32. 32.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) My Pet Cat (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Cricket Match (d) Sports Day
33. 33.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 Big Football Match (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Kitten in the Tree
34. 34.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Lost Ring (d) Neel Learns to Swim
35. 35.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. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The Night Sky (b) Elephants (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Sports Day
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Elephants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Monsoon (d) Grandma's Garden
37. 37.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Clean Park (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Power Cut
38. 38.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Sports Day (c) My Pet Cat (d) Our School Library
39. 39.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) Our Classroom (c) The Village Fair (d) My Pet Cat
40. 40.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) A Card for Grandpa (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Nest on the Window

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