Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 640 · 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?
   
   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 New Bicycle (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Saving Water (d) The Vegetable Market
2. 2.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Kitten in the Tree
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The peacock is the national bird of India. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Peacock (c) Elephants (d) A Visit to the Zoo
4. 4.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Clean Park
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 New Girl (b) Priya the Queen (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Lost at the Mela
6. 6.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Broken Kite
7. 7.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Broken Kite
8. 8.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Saving the Fish
9. 9.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) Our Classroom (b) My Pet Cat (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Monsoon
10. 10.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) Grandma's Garden (c) My Grandfather (d) The Monsoon
11. 11.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) Our School Library (b) Our Postman (c) My Best Friend (d) The Peacock
12. 12.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) The Cricket Match (b) Grandma's Garden (c) My Best Friend (d) Our School Library
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The Railway Station (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Elephants (d) A Visit to the Zoo
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) The Lost Ring (b) The Clean Park (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Big Football Match
15. 15.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 School Library (b) Busy Ants (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Old Banyan 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) My New Bicycle (b) My Pet Cat (c) Busy Ants (d) Elephants
17. 17.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 Clean Park (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Peacock
19. 19.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) The Vegetable Market (b) My Grandfather (c) Our Classroom (d) A Day at the Beach
20. 20.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Kitten in the Tree
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) My Pet Cat (b) Saving Water (c) The Monsoon (d) My New Bicycle
22. 22.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) Our Classroom (b) Our School Library (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Busy Ants
23. 23.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 Railway Station (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Peacock (d) Sports Day
24. 24.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Bean Seed (d) Priya the Queen
25. 25.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) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Railway Station (c) My Pet Cat (d) Sports Day
26. 26.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) Elephants (b) The Village Fair (c) The Railway Station (d) Sports Day
27. 27.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My Pet Cat (c) Healthy Food (d) Our Postman
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. The waves splashed over our feet. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The Village Fair (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Monsoon (d) A Day at the Beach
29. 29.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The New Girl (d) The Kitten in the Tree
30. 30.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Saving the Fish
31. 31.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 Power Cut (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Lost at the Mela
32. 32.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) Elephants (b) Healthy Food (c) Busy Ants (d) The Monsoon
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Our Classroom (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Saving Water (d) Healthy Food
34. 34.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 Postman (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Kite Festival
35. 35.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) The Nest on the Window (b) The Bean Seed (c) Priya the Queen (d) Lost at the Mela
36. 36.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My New Bicycle
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) My Best Friend (b) Sports Day (c) Saving Water (d) Making Rangoli
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) My Best Friend (b) Busy Ants (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Night Sky
39. 39.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) My Grandfather (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Night Sky (d) My Best Friend
40. 40.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. She sleeps in a basket near the window. (a) Saving Water (b) The Railway Station (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Vegetable Market

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