Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 581 · 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?
   
   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 Spelling Contest (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Bean Seed (d) A Helpful Neighbour
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) Saving Water (b) The Night Sky (c) The Peacock (d) Our School Library
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. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) Elephants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Healthy Food (d) The Village Fair
4. 4.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) My Pet Cat (c) The Monsoon (d) Saving Water
5. 5.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Saving Water
6. 6.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 Vegetable Market (b) Our School Library (c) Our Postman (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
7. 7.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) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Power Cut (d) The Spelling Contest
8. 8.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) Busy Ants (b) The Peacock (c) Our Classroom (d) The Vegetable Market
9. 9.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Sports Day (d) The Cricket Match
10. 10.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Busy Ants (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Railway Station
11. 11.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Railway Station (d) My Best Friend
12. 12.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 Clean Park (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Spelling Contest
13. 13.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) Priya the Queen (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Big Football Match
14. 14.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Best Friend (c) The Monsoon (d) Our Postman
15. 15.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) Healthy Food (b) Saving Water (c) The Monsoon (d) Grandma's Garden
16. 16.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) Our School Library (b) Our Postman (c) My Pet Cat (d) Elephants
17. 17.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 Model Volcano (b) The Big Football Match (c) The New Girl (d) Priya the Queen
18. 18.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) Sports Day (b) Saving Water (c) The Monsoon (d) Healthy Food
19. 19.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 Broken Kite (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Power Cut
20. 20.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) My Pet Cat (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Monsoon
21. 21.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) The Broken Kite (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
22. 22.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My Grandfather (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Best Friend
23. 23.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The New Girl (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Train to Shimla
24. 24.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Model Volcano
25. 25.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 Railway Station (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Elephants (d) The Old Banyan Tree
26. 26.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Power Cut
27. 27.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) My Pet Cat (b) Busy Ants (c) Sports Day (d) A Day at the Beach
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) The Village Fair (b) The Night Sky (c) Saving Water (d) Sports Day
29. 29.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) My Best Friend (c) My New Bicycle (d) Making Rangoli
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. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Sports Day (b) My Best Friend (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Saving Water
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Night Sky (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Railway Station
32. 32.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) A Day at the Beach (b) My Best Friend (c) The Peacock (d) The Village Fair
33. 33.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Healthy Food (c) Making Rangoli (d) Grandma's Garden
34. 34.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) Sports Day (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Railway Station (d) The Cricket Match
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. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) Our Classroom (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My Grandfather
36. 36.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) The Kite Festival (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our School Library (d) My Best Friend
37. 37.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) The Clean Park (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Priya the Queen (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
38. 38.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Spelling Contest
39. 39.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) Busy Ants (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Kite Festival
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. I ran in the hundred-metre race. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Sports Day (d) The Night Sky

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