Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 538 · 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?
   
   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) Making Rangoli (b) My Grandfather (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Saving Water
2. 2.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
3. 3.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Our Postman (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Sports Day
4. 4.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) Sports Day (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My Grandfather
5. 5.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) The Night Sky (b) The Peacock (c) The Railway Station (d) Our School Library
6. 6.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. In the final round, she spelt every word right. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) The Big Football Match (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Power Cut (d) The Model Volcano
7. 7.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Village Fair (c) Our School Library (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. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. (a) The Railway Station (b) My Best Friend (c) Elephants (d) Grandma's Garden
9. 9.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Lost at the Mela
10. 10.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) Sports Day (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My Grandfather (d) Busy Ants
11. 11.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) Priya the Queen (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Lost Ring
12. 12.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 Vegetable Market (b) The Village Fair (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Cricket Match
13. 13.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) The Kite Festival (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Vegetable Market (d) My Grandfather
14. 14.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 Best Friend (b) Sports Day (c) The Village Fair (d) The Railway Station
15. 15.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) Priya the Queen (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Clean Park (d) A Helpful Neighbour
16. 16.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) Sports Day (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Grandfather (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
17. 17.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) Making Rangoli (b) Elephants (c) Sports Day (d) The Vegetable Market
18. 18.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) My New Bicycle (b) Sports Day (c) Our Postman (d) Our Classroom
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) My Grandfather (b) Sports Day (c) The Night Sky (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Our Classroom (b) Saving Water (c) Our Postman (d) My Pet Cat
21. 21.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) Sports Day (b) Our Classroom (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Peacock
22. 22.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Model Volcano
23. 23.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. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Saving Water (b) The Village Fair (c) Healthy Food (d) A Day at the Beach
24. 24.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) The Cricket Match (b) My Best Friend (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Peacock
25. 25.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Power Cut
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Our Classroom (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Sports Day
27. 27.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) The Railway Station (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Pet Cat (d) Making Rangoli
28. 28.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) Priya the Queen (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
29. 29.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. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. (a) Our School Library (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Peacock (d) Our Classroom
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) The Big Football Match (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Lost Ring
31. 31.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Dinosaur Book
32. 32.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Clean Park (d) The Big Football Match
33. 33.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. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Monsoon (c) Sports Day (d) Grandma's Garden
34. 34.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) The Dripping Tap (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Kitten in the Tree
35. 35.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 Lost Ring (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Train to Shimla (d) A Helpful Neighbour
36. 36.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Saving the Fish
37. 37.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) My Grandfather (b) Healthy Food (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Peacock
38. 38.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) Our School Library (b) My Grandfather (c) Sports Day (d) The Cricket Match
39. 39.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) The Clean Park (c) Saving the Fish (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
40. 40.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 Power Cut (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella

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