Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 591 · 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?
   
   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) Elephants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Night Sky (d) Saving Water
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Making Rangoli (b) My Grandfather (c) The Night Sky (d) My New Bicycle
3. 3.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. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Peacock (b) Our School Library (c) Saving Water (d) My Best Friend
4. 4.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) The Kite Festival (b) Saving Water (c) Our School Library (d) Our Postman
5. 5.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) Our School Library (c) The Vegetable Market (d) My New Bicycle
6. 6.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) Grandma's Garden (b) My Grandfather (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Kite Festival
7. 7.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Bean Seed (d) A Card for Grandpa
8. 8.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 Spelling Contest (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Clean Park
9. 9.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) The Kite Festival (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Grandma's Garden
10. 10.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 Night Sky (b) The Peacock (c) The Vegetable Market (d) My Grandfather
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) My Best Friend (b) The Monsoon (c) The Cricket Match (d) Making Rangoli
12. 12.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) The Peacock (c) My Best Friend (d) Making Rangoli
13. 13.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Broken Kite
14. 14.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. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Elephants (b) The Cricket Match (c) Our School Library (d) My Pet Cat
15. 15.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) A Helpful Neighbour
16. 16.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Lost Ring (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Saving the Fish
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Making Rangoli (c) Grandma's Garden (d) My Best Friend
18. 18.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Night Sky (c) The Peacock (d) Our Postman
19. 19.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. We buy strong string for our kites. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Grandfather (d) The Night Sky
20. 20.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My Grandfather (c) Our School Library (d) Elephants
21. 21.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) My Grandfather (b) Sports Day (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
22. 22.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) Busy Ants (b) Our Postman (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Village Fair
23. 23.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) The Monsoon (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our School Library (d) Sports Day
24. 24.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 Monsoon (b) The Night Sky (c) The Railway Station (d) Our School Library
25. 25.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 New Girl (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Model Volcano
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. (a) The Monsoon (b) Healthy Food (c) My New Bicycle (d) Saving Water
27. 27.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. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The Monsoon (b) Saving Water (c) Our Classroom (d) The Village Fair
28. 28.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) The Monsoon (b) Our Postman (c) The Village Fair (d) Making Rangoli
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) Busy Ants (b) The Peacock (c) My Grandfather (d) My Best Friend
30. 30.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) Our School Library (b) Grandma's Garden (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Our Classroom
31. 31.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Big Football Match
32. 32.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. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Busy Ants (d) My Pet Cat
33. 33.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Railway Station (c) The Cricket Match (d) My New Bicycle
34. 34.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) The Vegetable Market (b) The Cricket Match (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Saving Water
35. 35.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) Priya the Queen (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Bean Seed
36. 36.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. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Healthy Food (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our Classroom
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) The Monsoon (b) My New Bicycle (c) Our School Library (d) Healthy Food
38. 38.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) The Monsoon (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Railway Station (d) A Visit to the Zoo
39. 39.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 Clean Park (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Saving the Fish
40. 40.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 Nest on the Window (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Train to Shimla

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