Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 580 · 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 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 Village Fair (b) Our School Library (c) Making Rangoli (d) A Day at the Beach
2. 2.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 Postman (b) My New Bicycle (c) My Pet Cat (d) Sports Day
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My grandmother has a lovely garden. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Busy Ants (c) Healthy Food (d) Grandma's Garden
4. 4.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Night Sky (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Monsoon
5. 5.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 Big Football Match (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Kitten in the Tree
6. 6.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) My Best Friend (c) The Cricket Match (d) A Visit to the Zoo
7. 7.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) The Night Sky (b) My Best Friend (c) The Village Fair (d) My Pet Cat
8. 8.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) My New Bicycle (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our School Library (d) The Peacock
9. 9.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Power Cut
10. 10.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Dinosaur Book
11. 11.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) The Cricket Match (b) The Night Sky (c) My Pet Cat (d) Busy Ants
12. 12.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 Power Cut (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
13. 13.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 Lost Ring (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Clean Park (d) The Train to Shimla
14. 14.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) Sports Day (b) My Best Friend (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our Postman
15. 15.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 Railway Station (b) The Vegetable Market (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Pet Cat
16. 16.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) The Railway Station (b) The Kite Festival (c) Sports Day (d) Saving Water
17. 17.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Model Volcano (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Dinosaur Book
18. 18.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) Making Rangoli (c) My New Bicycle (d) Our School Library
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Village Fair (d) A Day at the Beach
20. 20.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) Our Postman (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Railway Station (d) The Peacock
21. 21.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) The Bean Seed (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Power Cut (d) The New Girl
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) The Dripping Tap (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Lost Ring
23. 23.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) The Railway Station (b) Busy Ants (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Our Postman
24. 24.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) Grandma's Garden (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our Classroom (d) Busy Ants
25. 25.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 Train to Shimla (b) The New Girl (c) Saving the Fish (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
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) The Clean Park (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Train to Shimla (d) A Helpful Neighbour
27. 27.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Dinosaur Book
28. 28.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) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Big Football Match (d) The New Girl
29. 29.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 Visit to the Zoo (b) The Peacock (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Day at the Beach
30. 30.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 Clean Park (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Saving the Fish (d) The New Girl
31. 31.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) Saving Water (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Busy Ants (d) My New Bicycle
32. 32.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) Busy Ants (b) Our Classroom (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Railway Station
33. 33.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) Lost at the Mela (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Arjun Gets Well
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Railway Station (c) The Village Fair (d) The Vegetable Market
35. 35.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) Sports Day (b) My Grandfather (c) Saving Water (d) The Peacock
36. 36.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. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) Saving Water (b) Busy Ants (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our School Library
37. 37.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 Big Football Match (b) The Bean Seed (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Priya the Queen
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Our Classroom (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Kite Festival (d) Our Postman
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Peacock (c) Healthy Food (d) Our School Library
40. 40.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 Monsoon (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Elephants (d) The Old Banyan Tree

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