Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 647 · 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) Busy Ants (b) The Railway Station (c) Sports Day (d) My New Bicycle
2. 2.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 Nest on the Window
3. 3.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 Clean Park (b) The Nest on the Window (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
4. 4.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) My New Bicycle (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Village Fair
5. 5.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Lost at the Mela
6. 6.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) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
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 Nest on the Window (b) The Lost Ring (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Saving the Fish
8. 8.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. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. (a) The Monsoon (b) Healthy Food (c) Our Postman (d) A Day at the Beach
9. 9.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 Bean Seed (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The Night Sky (b) Our School Library (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Cricket Match
11. 11.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) My Best Friend (b) Elephants (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Night Sky
12. 12.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) The Power Cut (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Big Football Match
13. 13.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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Railway Station (c) My Grandfather (d) My Pet Cat
14. 14.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 Monsoon (b) Elephants (c) The Peacock (d) Grandma's Garden
15. 15.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) Our Postman (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Best Friend
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Night Sky (b) Our Classroom (c) The Monsoon (d) My Best Friend
17. 17.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. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Our Postman (c) Healthy Food (d) The Peacock
18. 18.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) Making Rangoli (b) Elephants (c) Sports Day (d) My Best Friend
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) The Cricket Match (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Night Sky (d) My New Bicycle
21. 21.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Monsoon (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Sports Day
22. 22.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. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) Our School Library (b) Healthy Food (c) My Best Friend (d) The Night Sky
23. 23.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. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. (a) The Kite Festival (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My Pet Cat
24. 24.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) The Railway Station (b) The Cricket Match (c) Busy Ants (d) A Day at the Beach
25. 25.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) The Night Sky (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Our School Library (d) My Best Friend
26. 26.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Broken Kite (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) The Clean Park
27. 27.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 Vegetable Market (b) Sports Day (c) Saving Water (d) Healthy Food
28. 28.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 Power Cut (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The New Girl (d) The Dinosaur Book
29. 29.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Elephants (c) Our School Library (d) My Grandfather
30. 30.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) Busy Ants (b) Healthy Food (c) The Monsoon (d) A Day at the Beach
31. 31.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) My Grandfather (b) Elephants (c) Busy Ants (d) Making Rangoli
32. 32.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) My Pet Cat (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Our School Library
33. 33.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) Our Postman (b) Saving Water (c) Our Classroom (d) The Old Banyan Tree
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Busy Ants (c) The Monsoon (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
35. 35.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 Clean Park (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Broken Kite (d) The Big Football Match
36. 36.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 New Girl (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Neel Learns to Swim
37. 37.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) Our Postman (b) A Day at the Beach (c) My Grandfather (d) Healthy Food
38. 38.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) Sports Day (b) The Night Sky (c) The Kite Festival (d) Our Classroom
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Monsoon (c) The Railway Station (d) Saving Water
40. 40.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) The Dripping Tap (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Saving the Fish

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