Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 593 · 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?
   
   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) Sports Day (d) The Railway Station
2. 2.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) The Monsoon (b) Healthy Food (c) The Night Sky (d) Grandma's Garden
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our Classroom (d) A Visit to the Zoo
4. 4.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) My Pet Cat (b) Our Postman (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Peacock
5. 5.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) My Grandfather (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Best Friend (d) My Pet Cat
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We have a pet cat named Mishti. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) My Grandfather (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Railway Station
7. 7.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) Busy Ants (b) Grandma's Garden (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Grandfather
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) The Big Football Match (b) The New Girl (c) The Clean Park (d) Arjun Gets Well
9. 9.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 Lost Ring (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Spelling Contest
10. 10.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 Train to Shimla (b) The Clean Park (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
11. 11.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 Train to Shimla (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Big Football Match
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) The Broken Kite (c) The Big Football Match (d) Priya the Queen
13. 13.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. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. (a) Sports Day (b) Busy Ants (c) Elephants (d) Making Rangoli
14. 14.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Our Classroom (c) Elephants (d) Busy Ants
15. 15.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Saving the Fish
16. 16.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 Power Cut (d) The Lost Ring
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 Train to Shimla (c) Priya the Queen (d) Neel Learns to Swim
18. 18.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The New Girl (c) The Lost Ring (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
19. 19.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 Pet Cat (b) The Peacock (c) My Grandfather (d) Busy Ants
20. 20.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 Card for Grandpa (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Priya the Queen (d) A Helpful Neighbour
21. 21.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 Peacock (b) The Night Sky (c) Making Rangoli (d) Elephants
22. 22.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Big Football Match
23. 23.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) The Nest on the Window (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Lost Ring
24. 24.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) The Railway Station (b) Our School Library (c) The Peacock (d) Busy Ants
25. 25.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 Lost Ring (b) Priya the Queen (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Bean Seed
26. 26.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Night Sky
27. 27.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) Our School Library (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Monsoon (d) The Old Banyan Tree
28. 28.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) Our Classroom (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Peacock (d) The Monsoon
29. 29.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 Dinosaur Book (c) Priya the Queen (d) A Helpful Neighbour
30. 30.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) Our School Library (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Elephants (d) A Visit to the Zoo
31. 31.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Spelling Contest
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. (a) The Cricket Match (b) Our Classroom (c) The Peacock (d) Grandma's Garden
33. 33.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) My New Bicycle (c) Saving Water (d) A Visit to the Zoo
34. 34.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Big Football Match (d) Priya the Queen
35. 35.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) Our Classroom (b) My New Bicycle (c) Busy Ants (d) My Best Friend
36. 36.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) Grandma's Garden (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Best Friend
37. 37.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 Night Sky (b) Our School Library (c) Saving Water (d) The Village Fair
38. 38.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) The Cricket Match (b) The Village Fair (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Saving Water
39. 39.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) Healthy Food (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Best Friend (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
40. 40.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 Lost Ring (b) The Broken Kite (c) Saving the Fish (d) The New Girl

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