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Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 648 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.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) Busy Ants (b) My Best Friend (c) The Monsoon (d) The Old Banyan Tree
  2. 2.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Kite Festival (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My Best Friend
  3. 3.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 Power Cut (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Bean Seed (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
  4. 4.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Dinosaur Book
  5. 5.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 Nest on the Window (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Spelling Contest
  6. 6.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Power Cut (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Big Football Match
  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) The Big Football Match (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Broken Kite
  8. 8.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. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    (a) The Night Sky (b) My Grandfather (c) Healthy Food (d) Grandma's Garden
  9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    (a) Saving Water (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Railway Station (d) Our Postman
  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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) Lost at the Mela
  11. 11.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
  12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Dal and eggs build strong muscles. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) Healthy Food (c) The Peacock (d) A Day at the Beach
  13. 13.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) The Monsoon (b) My Pet Cat (c) Elephants (d) My Grandfather
  14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    (a) My Grandfather (b) Our Classroom (c) Elephants (d) The Peacock
  15. 15.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 Big Football Match (b) The Broken Kite (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Clean Park
  16. 16.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Our School Library (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Old Banyan Tree
  17. 17.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Bean Seed (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
  18. 18.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) The Village Fair (b) Busy Ants (c) My Grandfather (d) My Pet Cat
  19. 19.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. We may borrow two books every week.
    (a) The Cricket Match (b) Our Postman (c) The Village Fair (d) Our School Library
  20. 20.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) The Railway Station (b) The Night Sky (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Sports Day
  21. 21.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Saving the Fish (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Arjun Gets Well
  22. 22.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) The Monsoon (b) Our Classroom (c) The Village Fair (d) The Vegetable Market
  23. 23.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 Clean Park (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
  24. 24.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) Lost at the Mela (b) Saving the Fish (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Priya the Queen
  25. 25.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) The Peacock (b) The Railway Station (c) My Grandfather (d) A Day at the Beach
  26. 26.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 Railway Station (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Best Friend (d) Making Rangoli
  27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    (a) The Kite Festival (b) My Best Friend (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Vegetable Market
  28. 28.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Nest on the Window
  29. 29.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Big Football Match (d) Saving the Fish
  30. 30.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. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Best Friend (d) The Cricket Match
  31. 31.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) My Pet Cat (b) My Grandfather (c) The Vegetable Market (d) A Visit to the Zoo
  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) Our Classroom (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Railway Station
  33. 33.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) My Pet Cat (b) Sports Day (c) My Grandfather (d) The Railway Station
  34. 34.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) Sports Day (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Peacock
  35. 35.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) My New Bicycle (b) My Pet Cat (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Our Classroom
  36. 36.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Broken Kite (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Spelling Contest
  37. 37.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 Cricket Match (b) The Railway Station (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Saving Water
  38. 38.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) Elephants (b) My Best Friend (c) A Day at the Beach (d) Healthy Food
  39. 39.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) The Cricket Match (b) The Monsoon (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) My Grandfather
  40. 40.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. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    (a) The Vegetable Market (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Railway Station (d) My Pet Cat

Answer key

  1. The Monsoon
  2. A Visit to the Zoo
  3. Asha and the Lost Puppy
  4. Neel Learns to Swim
  5. The Dinosaur Book
  6. The Power Cut
  7. Dev Forgets His Umbrella
  8. Grandma's Garden
  9. Our Postman
  10. The Kitten in the Tree
  11. The Dripping Tap
  12. Healthy Food
  13. The Monsoon
  14. Elephants
  15. The Broken Kite
  16. The Old Banyan Tree
  17. Meera Bakes a Cake
  18. My Pet Cat
  19. Our School Library
  20. A Trip to the Old Fort
  21. Saving the Fish
  22. The Vegetable Market
  23. The Nest on the Window
  24. Priya the Queen
  25. The Railway Station
  26. The Railway Station
  27. The Vegetable Market
  28. The Bean Seed
  29. A Helpful Neighbour
  30. The Vegetable Market
  31. My Grandfather
  32. The Railway Station
  33. Sports Day
  34. Sports Day
  35. Our Classroom
  36. The Spelling Contest
  37. A Visit to the Zoo
  38. A Day at the Beach
  39. My Grandfather
  40. The Railway Station

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