Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 599 · 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 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 Bean Seed (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Saving the Fish
2. 2.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 Lost Ring (b) The Dripping Tap (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
3. 3.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 Bean Seed (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Kitten in the Tree
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   I got a new bicycle on my birthday. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) My Grandfather (b) Our Postman (c) The Cricket Match (d) My New Bicycle
5. 5.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) Sports Day (b) The Kite Festival (c) Elephants (d) The Village Fair
6. 6.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. The postman knows every house on our street. (a) The Monsoon (b) My New Bicycle (c) Healthy Food (d) Our Postman
7. 7.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) The Peacock (b) Sports Day (c) Our School Library (d) Our Postman
8. 8.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 Village Fair (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Peacock
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) The Clean Park (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Big Football Match (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
10. 10.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 Big Football Match (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Arjun Gets Well
11. 11.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 Pet Cat (b) Our Postman (c) My Best Friend (d) A Visit to the Zoo
12. 12.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 Broken Kite (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Dripping Tap
13. 13.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. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our Postman (b) Our Classroom (c) Sports Day (d) My Pet Cat
14. 14.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Bean Seed
15. 15.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Priya the Queen (d) Saving the Fish
16. 16.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Lost Ring (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
17. 17.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. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Our Postman (b) Elephants (c) My Grandfather (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Saving Water (b) My Pet Cat (c) Grandma's Garden (d) My New Bicycle
19. 19.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) Our School Library (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Grandma's Garden
20. 20.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) Our Postman (b) The Peacock (c) The Night Sky (d) The Vegetable Market
21. 21.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) The Night Sky (b) Healthy Food (c) The Peacock (d) A Day at the Beach
22. 22.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) Our Postman (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Visit to the Zoo
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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Clean Park (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
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) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Bean Seed (d) Arjun Gets Well
25. 25.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Our School Library (c) The Kite Festival (d) The Monsoon
26. 26.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 Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Village Fair (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Making Rangoli
27. 27.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 Old Banyan Tree (c) Our Postman (d) Saving Water
28. 28.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) Sports Day (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Pet Cat (d) My Best Friend
29. 29.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 Lost Ring (c) The Clean Park (d) The Dinosaur Book
30. 30.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) Busy Ants (b) The Village Fair (c) My New Bicycle (d) My Pet Cat
31. 31.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) My Best Friend (b) My Grandfather (c) The Monsoon (d) Grandma's Garden
32. 32.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Our Postman (b) The Monsoon (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Busy Ants
33. 33.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Power Cut (d) The Clean Park
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) The Bean Seed (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Train to Shimla
35. 35.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) Our School Library (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Night Sky (d) My New Bicycle
36. 36.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Busy Ants (c) Our School Library (d) The Railway Station
37. 37.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 Broken Kite (b) The New Girl (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Saving the Fish
38. 38.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. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) My New Bicycle (c) Busy Ants (d) My Grandfather
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Cricket Match (c) Saving Water (d) The Vegetable Market
40. 40.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 Grandfather (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Sports Day (d) Our School Library

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