Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 612 · 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 Cricket Match (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Pet Cat (d) Sports Day
2. 2.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) The Village Fair (b) Our School Library (c) Our Postman (d) My Best Friend
3. 3.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Big Football Match
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) The Monsoon (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Sports Day
5. 5.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Saving the Fish (d) The New Girl
6. 6.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) Sports Day (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Peacock (d) The Railway Station
7. 7.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Bean Seed (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Power Cut
8. 8.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 Classroom (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our School Library (d) The Night Sky
9. 9.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 Spelling Contest (c) The Power Cut (d) The Train to Shimla
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 Kitten in the Tree (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The New Girl (d) Arjun Gets Well
11. 11.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) Grandma's Garden (b) My Best Friend (c) Healthy Food (d) Making Rangoli
12. 12.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Lost Ring (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Clean Park
13. 13.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Broken Kite (d) Lost at the Mela
14. 14.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Elephants (d) The Peacock
15. 15.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Kitten in the Tree
16. 16.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Dinosaur Book
17. 17.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 Power Cut (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Big Football Match (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
18. 18.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. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Sports Day (c) Our School Library (d) The Night Sky
19. 19.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 Clean Park (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Lost at the Mela
20. 20.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Dripping Tap
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) Lost at the Mela (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Clean Park
22. 22.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 Bean Seed (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Spelling Contest
23. 23.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
24. 24.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 Railway Station (b) Sports Day (c) Elephants (d) The Monsoon
25. 25.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 Kite Festival (b) The Village Fair (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My New Bicycle
26. 26.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Elephants (d) My Pet Cat
27. 27.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) Busy Ants (d) Our Classroom
28. 28.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) Our School Library (b) The Railway Station (c) Sports Day (d) The Kite Festival
29. 29.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. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Our School Library (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Village Fair (d) The Night Sky
30. 30.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
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) Our School Library (b) My Pet Cat (c) Our Postman (d) The Monsoon
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. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Busy Ants (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Pet Cat (d) Our Postman
33. 33.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) Our School Library (b) Elephants (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My Grandfather
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Railway Station (c) Our Postman (d) Busy Ants
35. 35.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 Vegetable Market (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Elephants (d) My Grandfather
36. 36.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 Old Banyan Tree (b) Our Classroom (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Day at the Beach
37. 37.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. We place small lamps around the design. (a) Sports Day (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our Classroom (d) The Cricket Match
38. 38.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) Our Classroom (b) The Village Fair (c) Elephants (d) My Pet Cat
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Healthy Food
40. 40.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) My Pet Cat (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Vegetable Market

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