Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 59 · 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?
   
   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 Old Banyan Tree (b) The Monsoon (c) Our Postman (d) The Cricket Match
2. 2.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Nest on the Window
3. 3.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. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Peacock (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Railway Station
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   An old banyan tree stands in our village. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Night Sky (c) The Peacock (d) The Old Banyan Tree
5. 5.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) Saving the Fish (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Power Cut (d) A Card for Grandpa
6. 6.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) The Night Sky (b) Elephants (c) Our Postman (d) The Monsoon
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Railway Station (c) The Monsoon (d) Sports Day
8. 8.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) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Model Volcano
9. 9.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 Broken Kite (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Priya the Queen (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
10. 10.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) Elephants (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Our School Library
11. 11.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) Priya the Queen (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Dinosaur Book
12. 12.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) Making Rangoli (b) Our Classroom (c) My Best Friend (d) A Visit to the Zoo
13. 13.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Peacock (c) Our Classroom (d) The Night Sky
14. 14.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. A magician does tricks for the children. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Monsoon (c) My New Bicycle (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
15. 15.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Clean Park (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Broken Kite
16. 16.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 Lost Ring (b) Saving the Fish (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Power Cut
17. 17.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Power Cut (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Kitten in the Tree
18. 18.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) The Vegetable Market (b) The Railway Station (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Pet Cat
19. 19.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 Village Fair (b) The Peacock (c) My Pet Cat (d) Busy Ants
20. 20.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 Clean Park (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Nest on the Window
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) The Cricket Match (b) Saving Water (c) The Kite Festival (d) Healthy Food
22. 22.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. Our house won the tug of war. (a) My Best Friend (b) Our Classroom (c) Sports Day (d) The Night Sky
23. 23.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Saving the Fish (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Nest on the Window
24. 24.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) Our Postman (c) Making Rangoli (d) Grandma's Garden
25. 25.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) Busy Ants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Best Friend (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Night Sky (d) Healthy Food
27. 27.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Spelling Contest (d) A Helpful Neighbour
28. 28.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Priya the Queen (d) Arjun Gets Well
29. 29.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 Classroom (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Railway Station (d) The Cricket Match
30. 30.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) The Peacock (b) Making Rangoli (c) Elephants (d) The Cricket Match
31. 31.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The New Girl (d) The Dinosaur Book
32. 32.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) My New Bicycle (b) Our School Library (c) The Railway Station (d) The Peacock
33. 33.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) The Kite Festival (b) Saving Water (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Busy Ants
34. 34.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) My Best Friend (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Busy Ants
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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Kite Festival (c) Sports Day (d) My Grandfather
36. 36.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) Grandma's Garden (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Monsoon (d) A Day at the Beach
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) Saving Water (b) Our Postman (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Monsoon
38. 38.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Power Cut (d) Lost at the Mela
39. 39.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) The Model Volcano (c) The Power Cut (d) Neel Learns to Swim
40. 40.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 New Girl (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Saving the Fish

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