Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 566 · 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?
   
   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 Spelling Contest (b) The Broken Kite (c) Priya the Queen (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
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 Lost Ring (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The New Girl (d) The Train to Shimla
3. 3.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) A Day at the Beach (b) My Best Friend (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Village Fair
4. 4.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The New Girl (d) Saving the Fish
5. 5.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. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Making Rangoli (b) Our Postman (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Cricket Match
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) Making Rangoli (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Sports Day (d) My New Bicycle
7. 7.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Village Fair (d) Our Postman
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. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Our School Library (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Visit to the Zoo
9. 9.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) My Pet Cat (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Old Banyan Tree
10. 10.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Monsoon
11. 11.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) Sports Day (b) The Monsoon (c) The Night Sky (d) Our Postman
12. 12.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) The Night Sky (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My Grandfather (d) Our School Library
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) My Grandfather (b) Our Postman (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Old Banyan Tree
14. 14.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) Our Postman (b) The Cricket Match (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Peacock
15. 15.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 Big Football Match (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Dripping Tap
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 Lost Ring (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The New Girl
17. 17.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Our School Library (c) The Monsoon (d) The Night Sky
18. 18.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Broken Kite (d) Saving the Fish
19. 19.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) Our School Library (b) My Best Friend (c) Our Postman (d) Making Rangoli
20. 20.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 Big Football Match (b) The Bean Seed (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Clean Park
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Saving Water (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Railway Station (d) The Vegetable Market
22. 22.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 Night Sky (b) The Peacock (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Best Friend
23. 23.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 Railway Station (b) The Peacock (c) Our School Library (d) Making Rangoli
24. 24.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Cricket Match (d) My New Bicycle
25. 25.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Big Football Match (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Broken Kite
26. 26.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Model Volcano (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
27. 27.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) Our Classroom (b) My Best Friend (c) Elephants (d) Our Postman
28. 28.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Healthy Food (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Village Fair
29. 29.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) A Day at the Beach (c) Making Rangoli (d) Saving Water
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) Lost at the Mela (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Model Volcano
31. 31.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) Saving the Fish (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Power Cut (d) Arjun Gets Well
32. 32.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) Sports Day (b) The Village Fair (c) My Grandfather (d) Making Rangoli
33. 33.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 Cricket Match (b) My Best Friend (c) The Railway Station (d) Busy Ants
34. 34.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Lost Ring (d) Arjun Gets Well
35. 35.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) Healthy Food (c) The Night Sky (d) The Village Fair
36. 36.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Power Cut (d) The Big Football Match
37. 37.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) The Peacock (b) The Night Sky (c) Saving Water (d) Elephants
38. 38.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Village Fair (c) My New Bicycle (d) Our Classroom
39. 39.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 Model Volcano (b) The Power Cut (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Arjun Gets Well
40. 40.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) Elephants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Saving Water (d) Healthy Food

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