Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 605 · 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?
   
   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 Lost Ring (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Priya the Queen (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
2. 2.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) The Bean Seed (c) The New Girl (d) The Dinosaur Book
3. 3.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 Kitten in the Tree (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Dripping Tap
4. 4.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 Village Fair (b) My Best Friend (c) Sports Day (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
5. 5.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) Healthy Food (b) The Railway Station (c) My Best Friend (d) My Grandfather
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) My Grandfather (b) The Peacock (c) My New Bicycle (d) My Pet Cat
7. 7.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) A Day at the Beach (b) My Grandfather (c) Making Rangoli (d) Healthy Food
8. 8.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) Making Rangoli (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Busy Ants (d) My Pet Cat
9. 9.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. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) The Peacock (b) Our School Library (c) My Grandfather (d) The Monsoon
10. 10.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 Railway Station (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Cricket Match
11. 11.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 School Library (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Night Sky (d) The Railway Station
12. 12.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) My Best Friend (c) Saving Water (d) The Vegetable Market
13. 13.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) The Bean Seed (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Big Football Match
14. 14.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) Our Postman (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Making Rangoli (d) My New Bicycle
15. 15.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 Cricket Match (b) Elephants (c) Making Rangoli (d) Sports Day
16. 16.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) Elephants (b) The Night Sky (c) My Best Friend (d) Saving Water
17. 17.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Clean Park (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Model Volcano
18. 18.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) The Nest on the Window (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) A Card for Grandpa
19. 19.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 Big Football Match (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
20. 20.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) The Kite Festival (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Grandma's Garden (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
21. 21.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) The Dinosaur Book (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Clean Park
22. 22.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) Our School Library (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Kite Festival
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Peacock (c) The Cricket Match (d) Our Classroom
24. 24.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Peacock (c) Sports Day (d) My Pet Cat
25. 25.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) My Grandfather (b) Elephants (c) My Best Friend (d) Sports Day
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Sports Day (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Cricket Match (d) Busy Ants
27. 27.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 Broken Kite (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Dinosaur Book
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. (a) Saving Water (b) Our School Library (c) My Grandfather (d) Making Rangoli
29. 29.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. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Sports Day (b) My Best Friend (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Making Rangoli
30. 30.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) Sports Day (b) The Railway Station (c) Elephants (d) Grandma's Garden
31. 31.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) Busy Ants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Grandfather
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) My Pet Cat (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Kite Festival (d) Our Classroom
33. 33.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 New Bicycle (b) The Village Fair (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Grandma's Garden
34. 34.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) A Card for Grandpa (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The New Girl
35. 35.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 Train to Shimla (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Neel Learns to Swim
36. 36.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) Busy Ants (b) Our School Library (c) The Night Sky (d) The Monsoon
37. 37.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Model Volcano
38. 38.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My Pet Cat (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Vegetable Market
39. 39.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 Vegetable Market (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our Postman (d) Our Classroom
40. 40.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 Village Fair (b) Elephants (c) Sports Day (d) The Peacock

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