Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 546 · 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?
   
   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) Healthy Food (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Saving Water (d) Sports Day
2. 2.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 Nest on the Window (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Train to Shimla
3. 3.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 Power Cut (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Clean Park (d) Saving the Fish
4. 4.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) The Dripping Tap (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Arjun Gets Well
5. 5.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) Healthy Food (b) The Monsoon (c) The Vegetable Market (d) My New Bicycle
6. 6.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) The Night Sky (b) Saving Water (c) Sports Day (d) The Peacock
7. 7.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) Our School Library (b) The Kite Festival (c) Elephants (d) Making Rangoli
8. 8.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Model Volcano (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Kitten in the Tree
9. 9.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 Big Football Match (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Broken Kite
10. 10.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Bean Seed (d) Priya the Queen
11. 11.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) Busy Ants (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Sports Day
12. 12.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) The Peacock (b) Our Postman (c) Saving Water (d) Our School Library
13. 13.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Nest on the Window
14. 14.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 Bean Seed (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Grandma's Garden (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Our Postman
16. 16.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. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The Village Fair (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Our Postman
17. 17.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) My Best Friend (b) The Railway Station (c) Busy Ants (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
18. 18.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) Busy Ants (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Village Fair (d) Saving Water
19. 19.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 Grandfather (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Kite Festival (d) Making Rangoli
20. 20.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. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The Monsoon (b) My Best Friend (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Our Postman
21. 21.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 Peacock (b) Sports Day (c) The Night Sky (d) Grandma's Garden
22. 22.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 Train to Shimla (b) The New Girl (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Bean Seed
23. 23.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) Saving Water (b) The Cricket Match (c) Healthy Food (d) Our School Library
24. 24.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Bean Seed (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
25. 25.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 Lost Ring (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Dinosaur Book
26. 26.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) The Cricket Match (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Pet Cat (d) My New Bicycle
27. 27.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) Arjun Gets Well (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Nest on the Window
28. 28.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 store food for the winter. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Busy Ants (c) Saving Water (d) The Railway Station
29. 29.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Nest on the Window
30. 30.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. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Railway Station (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Saving Water
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) The Night Sky (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Healthy Food (d) The Old Banyan Tree
32. 32.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. Imran took the last wicket. (a) The Cricket Match (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Railway Station
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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Clean Park (c) The New Girl (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Sports Day (b) Elephants (c) My Best Friend (d) Our Classroom
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 Spelling Contest (b) The Power Cut (c) Saving the Fish (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
36. 36.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 Peacock (b) My Grandfather (c) The Village Fair (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
37. 37.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. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) Saving Water (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My Grandfather
38. 38.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My Best Friend (c) My Pet Cat (d) Busy Ants
39. 39.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) Elephants (b) Our Classroom (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Pet Cat
40. 40.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Healthy Food (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Sports Day

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