Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 645 · 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?
   
   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 Lost Ring (c) The Clean Park (d) The Model Volcano
2. 2.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) My Pet Cat (b) Elephants (c) Saving Water (d) My Best Friend
3. 3.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Dripping Tap
4. 4.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 Bean Seed (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Broken Kite
5. 5.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 Dripping Tap (b) Saving the Fish (c) Priya the Queen (d) Lost at the Mela
6. 6.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 Nest on the Window (b) The Broken Kite (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The New Girl
7. 7.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) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Clean Park (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
8. 8.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 Spelling Contest (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Saving the Fish
9. 9.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) My Pet Cat (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Village Fair
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Long roots hang down from its branches. Birds build nests in its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My New Bicycle
11. 11.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) Elephants (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Making Rangoli
12. 12.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. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our School Library (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Night Sky (d) My Grandfather
13. 13.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Healthy Food (c) Our Classroom (d) Busy Ants
14. 14.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Dinosaur Book
15. 15.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) My Pet Cat (b) My Grandfather (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Making Rangoli
16. 16.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) The Cricket Match (b) Our Classroom (c) Our Postman (d) The Kite Festival
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) My Best Friend (c) The Railway Station (d) The Monsoon
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) The Night Sky (b) Our Classroom (c) Busy Ants (d) The Monsoon
19. 19.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) Making Rangoli (c) The Village Fair (d) Sports Day
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. (a) Sports Day (b) Our School Library (c) Saving Water (d) Elephants
21. 21.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) My Pet Cat (b) Saving Water (c) The Village Fair (d) The Night Sky
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Night Sky (c) Our School Library (d) My Grandfather
23. 23.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 Peacock (b) Busy Ants (c) The Night Sky (d) My Best Friend
24. 24.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 Village Fair (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Peacock (d) Grandma's Garden
25. 25.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 Lost Ring (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Power Cut
26. 26.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 Big Football Match (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Train to Shimla
27. 27.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) My Grandfather (c) The Railway Station (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
28. 28.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) My Grandfather (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Busy Ants
29. 29.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) Our Postman (b) My Best Friend (c) My Grandfather (d) The Peacock
30. 30.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) Priya the Queen (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Model Volcano
31. 31.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 Model Volcano (b) Priya the Queen (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) A Helpful Neighbour
32. 32.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) The Big Football Match (d) The Model Volcano
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) The Peacock (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Grandfather (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
34. 34.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) Grandma's Garden (b) My New Bicycle (c) Busy Ants (d) Our School Library
35. 35.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) The Dinosaur Book (b) The Clean Park (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Broken Kite
36. 36.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) The Night Sky (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our Postman (d) A Day at the Beach
37. 37.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) The Peacock (b) Making Rangoli (c) Busy Ants (d) My Grandfather
38. 38.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Kitten in the Tree
39. 39.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) The Cricket Match (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Peacock
40. 40.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) Healthy Food (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My Best Friend (d) Elephants

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