Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 598 · 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?
   
   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) The Railway Station (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Cricket Match
2. 2.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) My Pet Cat (b) Busy Ants (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Village Fair
3. 3.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) Our Classroom (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Railway Station
4. 4.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 Model Volcano (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Neel Learns to Swim
5. 5.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) The Night Sky (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our Classroom (d) A Day at the Beach
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Our Postman (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Making Rangoli (d) Busy Ants
7. 7.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 Model Volcano (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Nest on the Window
8. 8.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 Postman (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Village Fair (d) My Pet Cat
9. 9.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) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Broken Kite (d) A Card for Grandpa
10. 10.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) The Big Football Match (b) The Power Cut (c) Priya the Queen (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
11. 11.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) Saving Water (b) Our School Library (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Busy Ants
12. 12.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) Our School Library (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Railway Station (d) Busy Ants
13. 13.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. The guide told us about the old kings. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Peacock (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Our School Library
14. 14.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The New Girl (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Kitten in the Tree
15. 15.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) The Train to Shimla (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Power Cut
16. 16.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) Sports Day (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Old Banyan Tree
17. 17.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 Big Football Match (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Broken Kite
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Village Fair (c) My New Bicycle (d) My Best Friend
19. 19.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Bean Seed
20. 20.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) Elephants (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Best Friend (d) The Village Fair
21. 21.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) The Kite Festival (b) The Cricket Match (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My New Bicycle
22. 22.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) The Model Volcano (c) The Big Football Match (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
23. 23.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Priya the Queen
24. 24.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Power Cut
25. 25.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) My Grandfather (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Sports Day (d) My New Bicycle
26. 26.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) Our School Library (b) The Railway Station (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Cricket Match
27. 27.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. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Our Postman (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Cricket Match
28. 28.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) The Big Football Match (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Train to Shimla
29. 29.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Healthy Food (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Busy Ants
30. 30.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) The Monsoon (b) My Pet Cat (c) My Best Friend (d) Our Classroom
31. 31.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Sports Day (c) Healthy Food (d) Our Postman
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. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Peacock (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Cricket Match
33. 33.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 Kite Festival (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Village Fair (d) Healthy Food
34. 34.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Clean Park
35. 35.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Kite Festival (c) Elephants (d) Our Postman
36. 36.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) Grandma's Garden (b) The Peacock (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Elephants
37. 37.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 Power Cut (b) The Model Volcano (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The New Girl
38. 38.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Making Rangoli (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Sports Day
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Healthy Food (b) Our Postman (c) Saving Water (d) The Vegetable Market
40. 40.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 Big Football Match (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Lost at the Mela

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