Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 543 · 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?
   
   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 Power Cut (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Lost at the Mela
2. 2.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) Grandma's Garden (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Night Sky
3. 3.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Kite Festival (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Our Postman
4. 4.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) Our School Library (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Old Banyan Tree
5. 5.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) Making Rangoli (b) Saving Water (c) Our School Library (d) Elephants
6. 6.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 Cricket Match (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Sports Day
7. 7.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) Saving the Fish (c) The Power Cut (d) The Nest on the Window
8. 8.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) Our School Library (b) My Best Friend (c) Our Classroom (d) A Day at the Beach
9. 9.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) My Pet Cat (b) Our School Library (c) The Railway Station (d) A Day at the Beach
10. 10.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) Elephants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Railway Station (d) Our Postman
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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Big Football Match (d) Lost at the Mela
12. 12.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) Our Classroom (b) My Best Friend (c) The Peacock (d) Grandma's Garden
13. 13.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 Village Fair (b) My Best Friend (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Pet Cat
14. 14.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) The Model Volcano (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Lost at the Mela
15. 15.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 Clean Park (b) The Bean Seed (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
16. 16.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 Dripping Tap (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Kitten in the Tree
17. 17.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Clean Park (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Pet Cat
19. 19.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The New Girl
20. 20.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Broken Kite (c) The New Girl (d) The Spelling Contest
21. 21.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. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Our Classroom (c) The Peacock (d) The Old Banyan Tree
22. 22.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Model Volcano
23. 23.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) Our School Library (b) The Cricket Match (c) Busy Ants (d) Sports Day
24. 24.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) Our Postman (b) Our School Library (c) My Grandfather (d) The Monsoon
25. 25.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 Dinosaur Book (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Big Football Match
26. 26.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) The Peacock (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Monsoon (d) A Day at the Beach
28. 28.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) Elephants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our Classroom (d) A Visit to the Zoo
29. 29.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) Our School Library (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My New Bicycle
30. 30.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) The Village Fair (b) The Monsoon (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Best Friend
31. 31.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) Healthy Food (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Sports Day (d) My Pet Cat
32. 32.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) Making Rangoli (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Night Sky
33. 33.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) My Best Friend (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our School Library (d) The Old Banyan Tree
34. 34.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. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our School Library (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Grandfather (d) The Monsoon
35. 35.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) The Night Sky (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Village Fair
36. 36.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) My New Bicycle (b) Healthy Food (c) My Best Friend (d) The Railway Station
37. 37.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 Power Cut (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) A Card for Grandpa
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. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. (a) Sports Day (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Best Friend (d) Grandma's Garden
39. 39.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 Pet Cat (b) My Best Friend (c) Our School Library (d) The Village Fair
40. 40.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. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our Classroom (d) The Kite Festival

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