Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 655 · 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?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Saving Water (b) My Grandfather (c) Grandma's Garden (d) Elephants
2. 2.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Train to Shimla (d) The Dinosaur Book
3. 3.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. The guide told us about the old kings. (a) Sports Day (b) My Best Friend (c) Elephants (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
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) The Model Volcano (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Neel Learns to Swim
5. 5.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Broken Kite
6. 6.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 Spelling Contest (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Power Cut (d) The Nest on the Window
7. 7.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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Power Cut
8. 8.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) The New Girl (b) The Big Football Match (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Dripping Tap
9. 9.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 Clean Park (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Spelling Contest
10. 10.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Big Football Match
11. 11.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) Healthy Food (c) The Kite Festival (d) Our Classroom
12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Cricket Match (c) My New Bicycle (d) My Pet Cat
13. 13.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Making Rangoli (d) Elephants
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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Night Sky (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Monsoon
15. 15.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Dripping Tap
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Children fly kites from their rooftops. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. (a) Saving Water (b) The Village Fair (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Kite Festival
17. 17.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 Cricket Match (b) Sports Day (c) My New Bicycle (d) Elephants
18. 18.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 Kitten in the Tree (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
19. 19.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) Healthy Food (b) The Cricket Match (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Visit to the Zoo
20. 20.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Village Fair (d) The Peacock
21. 21.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 School Library (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Night Sky (d) Our Classroom
22. 22.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 Railway Station (b) My Grandfather (c) Our Classroom (d) My New Bicycle
23. 23.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) The Broken Kite (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Lost at the Mela
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Imran took the last wicket. Everyone cheered when we won the match. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Railway Station (c) The Cricket Match (d) My Pet Cat
25. 25.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) The Big Football Match (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Priya the Queen
26. 26.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) The Train to Shimla (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Clean Park
27. 27.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) Busy Ants (b) The Kite Festival (c) Healthy Food (d) The Monsoon
28. 28.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. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Night Sky (b) Busy Ants (c) The Monsoon (d) A Day at the Beach
29. 29.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) The Railway Station (b) The Cricket Match (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our Classroom
30. 30.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) A Card for Grandpa
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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Power Cut (c) The New Girl (d) Saving the Fish
32. 32.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 Train to Shimla (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Spelling Contest
33. 33.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The New Girl
34. 34.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) A Card for Grandpa (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Clean Park
35. 35.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) The Dinosaur Book (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Train to Shimla
36. 36.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 Pet Cat (b) My New Bicycle (c) Saving Water (d) Busy Ants
37. 37.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Monsoon (c) Elephants (d) Sports Day
38. 38.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) Saving Water (b) The Peacock (c) My Grandfather (d) The Railway Station
39. 39.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) The Night Sky (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Making Rangoli (d) Saving Water
40. 40.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 ride it to the park every evening. (a) Making Rangoli (b) The Monsoon (c) My New Bicycle (d) My Pet Cat

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