Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 575 · 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?
   
   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) Saving the Fish (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Model Volcano
2. 2.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) My Best Friend (b) Our School Library (c) The Village Fair (d) The Monsoon
3. 3.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Railway Station (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Peacock
4. 4.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 Bean Seed (c) The Big Football Match (d) Saving the Fish
5. 5.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) Busy Ants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Healthy Food (d) My Pet Cat
6. 6.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) My Best Friend (b) The Railway Station (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Peacock
7. 7.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Bean Seed
8. 8.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 Broken Kite (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Bean Seed
9. 9.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) The Night Sky (b) Making Rangoli (c) Healthy Food (d) Our School Library
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants (b) My Grandfather (c) Making Rangoli (d) Busy Ants
11. 11.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) The Cricket Match (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our School Library (d) Healthy Food
12. 12.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) The Vegetable Market (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Kite Festival (d) Elephants
13. 13.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Kitten in the Tree (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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Model Volcano (d) The New Girl
15. 15.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) The Kite Festival (b) Our School Library (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Grandma's Garden
16. 16.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 Kite Festival (b) My Pet Cat (c) Our Classroom (d) The Village Fair
17. 17.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) Sports Day (b) The Railway Station (c) Saving Water (d) My Pet Cat
18. 18.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Monsoon (d) My Grandfather
19. 19.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) A Day at the Beach (b) My Pet Cat (c) Our School Library (d) The Peacock
20. 20.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Saving the Fish (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Power Cut
21. 21.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Lost Ring (c) The New Girl (d) A Card for Grandpa
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) My Best Friend (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Vegetable Market
23. 23.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Power Cut
24. 24.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) The Dripping Tap (b) The Broken Kite (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Dinosaur Book
25. 25.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 Night Sky (b) My Grandfather (c) The Village Fair (d) Making Rangoli
26. 26.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
27. 27.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) My Grandfather (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Monsoon (d) The Kite Festival
28. 28.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) Saving Water (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Cricket Match (d) Making Rangoli
29. 29.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our School Library (d) My Pet Cat
30. 30.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) The Kite Festival (b) Our School Library (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Cricket Match
31. 31.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 Model Volcano (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
32. 32.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) Lost at the Mela (c) The Broken Kite (d) Priya the Queen
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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Power Cut (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Broken Kite
34. 34.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 Bean Seed (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Nest on the Window
35. 35.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Lost Ring (d) A Card for Grandpa
36. 36.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) A Card for Grandpa (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
37. 37.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) The Railway Station (b) Our Postman (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Old Banyan Tree
38. 38.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) My Best Friend (b) Our Postman (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Night Sky
39. 39.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Saving Water (c) My Pet Cat (d) Elephants
40. 40.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) Our School Library (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Sports Day (d) The Railway Station

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