Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 592 · 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 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) My Grandfather (d) The Night Sky
2. 2.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) Sports Day (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Elephants (d) A Day at the Beach
3. 3.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 Train to Shimla (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Bean Seed
4. 4.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) The Vegetable Market (c) My Best Friend (d) A Visit to the Zoo
5. 5.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. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) Elephants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our Classroom (d) Making Rangoli
6. 6.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) My Grandfather (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Railway Station (d) Our School Library
7. 7.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 Peacock (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Best Friend (d) My Pet Cat
8. 8.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) Priya the Queen (c) The New Girl (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
9. 9.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) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The New Girl (d) The Clean Park
10. 10.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Broken Kite
11. 11.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Best Friend
12. 12.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Dripping Tap
13. 13.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. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) The Night Sky (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Busy Ants
14. 14.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 Night Sky (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Kite Festival (d) Grandma's Garden
15. 15.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) The Kite Festival (b) My Pet Cat (c) Saving Water (d) The Cricket Match
16. 16.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Monsoon (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Saving Water
17. 17.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) Making Rangoli (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Monsoon (d) The Night Sky
18. 18.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) The Kite Festival (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Our School Library
19. 19.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Kitten in the Tree
20. 20.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) A Day at the Beach (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My New Bicycle (d) My Grandfather
21. 21.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Our School Library
22. 22.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Monsoon (d) Our School Library
23. 23.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Dripping Tap
24. 24.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) My Pet Cat (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Elephants (d) The Monsoon
25. 25.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My Best Friend (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Railway Station
26. 26.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Power Cut (c) The New Girl (d) The Spelling Contest
27. 27.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) The Lost Ring (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) A Card for Grandpa
28. 28.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) Making Rangoli (b) Our School Library (c) Elephants (d) Our Classroom
29. 29.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) My Grandfather (b) My Best Friend (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
30. 30.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Power Cut (d) Arjun Gets Well
31. 31.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) Our Classroom (b) Our Postman (c) The Village Fair (d) The Night Sky
32. 32.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 Big Football Match (b) The Power Cut (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Nest on the Window
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) Grandma's Garden (b) Our Classroom (c) Healthy Food (d) Our Postman
34. 34.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) The Kite Festival (b) The Night Sky (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Our School Library
35. 35.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 Bean Seed (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Broken Kite (d) Neel Learns to Swim
36. 36.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) The Village Fair (c) My Grandfather (d) My Best Friend
37. 37.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) Busy Ants (b) Our Postman (c) My Grandfather (d) My Best Friend
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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Power Cut (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
39. 39.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) Healthy Food (c) My Best Friend (d) Our Postman
40. 40.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Nest on the Window

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