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Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 663 · 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?

    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) My New Bicycle (b) The Peacock (c) The Kite Festival (d) Healthy Food
  2. 2.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 Model Volcano (b) Saving the Fish (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The New Girl
  3. 3.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) Sports Day (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Monsoon
  4. 4.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 New Girl (b) The Lost Ring (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) The Dinosaur Book
  5. 5.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) Healthy Food (b) The Village Fair (c) The Railway Station (d) The Peacock
  6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    (a) The Monsoon (b) The Village Fair (c) My Pet Cat (d) Busy Ants
  7. 7.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 Night Sky (b) The Railway Station (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Our School Library
  8. 8.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 Clean Park (b) The Broken Kite (c) The Lost Ring (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
  9. 9.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) The Night Sky (b) My Pet Cat (c) Saving Water (d) My Grandfather
  10. 10.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Dripping Tap
  11. 11.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Spelling Contest
  12. 12.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) The Monsoon (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Night Sky (d) The Old Banyan Tree
  13. 13.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) The Kite Festival (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Pet Cat (d) Busy Ants
  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 Big Football Match (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Power Cut
  15. 15.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. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    (a) Sports Day (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Railway Station (d) The Kite Festival
  16. 16.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Bean Seed (d) Lost at the Mela
  17. 17.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 Railway Station (b) The Night Sky (c) Healthy Food (d) Making Rangoli
  18. 18.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) Saving the Fish (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Lost at the Mela
  19. 19.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) Lost at the Mela (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
  20. 20.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 Village Fair (b) Elephants (c) Our Postman (d) Sports Day
  21. 21.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) My Pet Cat (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) The Cricket Match
  22. 22.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 Bean Seed (b) The Spelling Contest (c) Saving the Fish (d) Lost at the Mela
  23. 23.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) My Pet Cat (b) The Peacock (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Night Sky
  24. 24.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. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    (a) Elephants (b) Our Postman (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our School Library
  25. 25.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Big Football Match
  26. 26.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) My Pet Cat (b) My New Bicycle (c) Sports Day (d) Our School Library
  27. 27.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 Spelling Contest (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Big Football Match
  28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?

    Our school library is my favourite place. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    (a) The Night Sky (b) The Kite Festival (c) My Pet Cat (d) Our School Library
  29. 29.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) Grandma's Garden (b) My New Bicycle (c) Our Classroom (d) Making Rangoli
  30. 30.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) Busy Ants (b) The Night Sky (c) The Monsoon (d) My Best Friend
  31. 31.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) Sports Day (b) The Railway Station (c) The Vegetable Market (d) Our Postman
  32. 32.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) Our School Library (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Sports Day (d) The Peacock
  33. 33.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Saving the Fish (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The New Girl
  34. 34.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 Power Cut (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) The Nest on the Window (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
  35. 35.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) The Broken Kite (b) Lost at the Mela (c) The Big Football Match (d) The Lost Ring
  36. 36.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 New Girl (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Kitten in the Tree
  37. 37.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 Cricket Match (b) Our Postman (c) Saving Water (d) Our School Library
  38. 38.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 Grandfather (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Healthy Food (d) The Old Banyan Tree
  39. 39.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) Saving Water (b) Our School Library (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Peacock
  40. 40.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) The Kite Festival (b) Elephants (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My Pet Cat

Answer key

  1. Healthy Food
  2. Saving the Fish
  3. A Visit to the Zoo
  4. The New Girl
  5. The Railway Station
  6. The Monsoon
  7. The Railway Station
  8. Asha and the Lost Puppy
  9. My Grandfather
  10. The Big Football Match
  11. The Model Volcano
  12. The Old Banyan Tree
  13. My Pet Cat
  14. The Power Cut
  15. Making Rangoli
  16. The Lost Ring
  17. Making Rangoli
  18. The Dripping Tap
  19. Dev Forgets His Umbrella
  20. Sports Day
  21. The Cricket Match
  22. The Bean Seed
  23. Grandma's Garden
  24. Making Rangoli
  25. The Nest on the Window
  26. My New Bicycle
  27. Arjun Gets Well
  28. Our School Library
  29. Our Classroom
  30. My Best Friend
  31. The Vegetable Market
  32. The Peacock
  33. A Card for Grandpa
  34. Meera Bakes a Cake
  35. Lost at the Mela
  36. A Helpful Neighbour
  37. The Cricket Match
  38. My Grandfather
  39. Our School Library
  40. Elephants

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