Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 65 · 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?
   
   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 Vegetable Market (b) Busy Ants (c) Saving Water (d) The Village Fair
2. 2.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 Vegetable Market (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Saving Water (d) The Cricket Match
3. 3.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Clean Park
4. 4.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Saving the Fish (d) Arjun Gets Well
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our class visited an old fort on a hill. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) My New Bicycle (b) Busy Ants (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Grandma's Garden
6. 6.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. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) The Railway Station (b) The Night Sky (c) The Peacock (d) The Village Fair
7. 7.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) Our Postman (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Sports Day (d) The Railway Station
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) The Broken Kite (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Saving the Fish (d) Priya the Queen
9. 9.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 Night Sky (b) Elephants (c) The Railway Station (d) The Monsoon
10. 10.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) Elephants (b) The Railway Station (c) Our Classroom (d) The Monsoon
11. 11.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 Card for Grandpa (b) The Dripping Tap (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Lost at the Mela
12. 12.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 Bean Seed (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
13. 13.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) Busy Ants (b) The Peacock (c) Healthy Food (d) The Vegetable Market
14. 14.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) The New Girl (b) The Power Cut (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
15. 15.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Big Football Match (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
16. 16.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 Dinosaur Book (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Big Football Match
17. 17.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) The Peacock (b) The Kite Festival (c) Our School Library (d) The Village Fair
18. 18.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) My Best Friend (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Visit to the Zoo
19. 19.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) Sports Day (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My Best Friend (d) My New Bicycle
20. 20.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 Nest on the Window (b) The New Girl (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Bean Seed
21. 21.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) Saving the Fish (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) Lost at the Mela
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) The Cricket Match (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Monsoon (d) The Village Fair
23. 23.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 Lost Ring (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Model Volcano (d) The New Girl
24. 24.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) Saving Water (b) The Railway Station (c) My New Bicycle (d) My Pet Cat
25. 25.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) Busy Ants (b) A Day at the Beach (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My Best Friend
26. 26.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) Arjun Gets Well (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Power Cut (d) The Nest on the Window
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) The Railway Station (b) Our Postman (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Night Sky
28. 28.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) My Best Friend (b) Our School Library (c) My Grandfather (d) The Old Banyan Tree
29. 29.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 Big Football Match (b) The Bean Seed (c) Priya the Queen (d) The Clean Park
30. 30.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) Healthy Food (b) The Peacock (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Elephants
31. 31.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) Making Rangoli (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Night Sky
32. 32.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) Healthy Food (b) The Monsoon (c) Elephants (d) Grandma's Garden
33. 33.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) Our Classroom (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Healthy Food (d) The Cricket Match
34. 34.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) Our School Library (b) The Monsoon (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Saving Water
35. 35.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) Elephants (b) Sports Day (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Healthy Food
36. 36.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Sports Day (c) The Village Fair (d) A Visit to the Zoo
37. 37.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) My Pet Cat (c) Our Classroom (d) The Kite Festival
38. 38.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) Busy Ants (b) Our Classroom (c) Grandma's Garden (d) My Best Friend
39. 39.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Lost Ring
40. 40.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) Making Rangoli (b) My Pet Cat (c) My Grandfather (d) Our School Library

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