Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 631 · 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?
   
   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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Spelling Contest (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Dripping Tap
2. 2.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 Night Sky (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our School Library (d) Grandma's Garden
3. 3.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 Train to Shimla (b) The New Girl (c) The Clean Park (d) The Dinosaur Book
4. 4.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) Our Classroom (b) The Railway Station (c) My Grandfather (d) My Pet Cat
5. 5.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Healthy Food (c) The Village Fair (d) Our Postman
6. 6.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) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Arjun Gets Well
7. 7.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Lost Ring (d) Neel Learns to Swim
8. 8.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) My New Bicycle (b) Elephants (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Cricket Match
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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Nest on the Window
10. 10.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) A Card for Grandpa (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Arjun Gets Well
11. 11.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) My Pet Cat (b) Our School Library (c) Busy Ants (d) Healthy Food
12. 12.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 Bean Seed (c) The Power Cut (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
13. 13.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) Making Rangoli (b) Our Postman (c) Sports Day (d) Grandma's Garden
14. 14.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Lost Ring
15. 15.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 Broken Kite (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Kitten in the Tree
16. 16.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Village Fair (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My New Bicycle
17. 17.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) The Village Fair (b) The Night Sky (c) Elephants (d) Busy Ants
18. 18.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 Peacock (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Sports Day (d) Our School Library
19. 19.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) The Vegetable Market (b) Busy Ants (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Pet Cat
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) Our Postman (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) The Cricket Match (d) Making Rangoli
21. 21.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) Saving the Fish (b) Priya the Queen (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Sports Day (c) My Best Friend (d) A Visit to the Zoo
23. 23.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) Saving Water (b) The Peacock (c) Healthy Food (d) My Best Friend
24. 24.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) The Village Fair (b) The Night Sky (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Visit to the Zoo
25. 25.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 Big Football Match (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Spelling Contest (d) A Card for Grandpa
26. 26.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Spelling Contest
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Our Classroom (d) The Railway Station
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) Our Postman (b) The Monsoon (c) My Best Friend (d) Saving Water
29. 29.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Monsoon
30. 30.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Elephants (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Our Classroom
31. 31.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) The Village Fair (b) Saving Water (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Elephants
32. 32.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) The Vegetable Market (c) My Best Friend (d) The Peacock
33. 33.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 Visit to the Zoo (b) My Best Friend (c) Elephants (d) The Peacock
34. 34.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) My Grandfather (d) Saving Water
35. 35.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 New Girl (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Bean Seed
36. 36.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 Clean Park (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Lost Ring
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The Monsoon (b) My New Bicycle (c) Sports Day (d) Grandma's Garden
38. 38.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Power Cut (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Lost Ring
39. 39.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) The Train to Shimla (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Kitten in the Tree
40. 40.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) Priya the Queen (b) The Clean Park (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Broken Kite

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