Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 667 · 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?
   
   My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Our School Library (b) The Village Fair (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Vegetable Market
2. 2.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) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Peacock (d) Our Classroom
3. 3.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 Kitten in the Tree (d) The Bean Seed
4. 4.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 Train to Shimla (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Model Volcano
5. 5.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) Priya the Queen (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Big Football Match
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Ramesh is the postman in our area. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) The Night Sky (b) The Monsoon (c) My Pet Cat (d) Our Postman
7. 7.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) The Village Fair (b) The Peacock (c) Our Classroom (d) Making Rangoli
8. 8.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Dripping Tap
9. 9.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) Sports Day (b) Our School Library (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Cricket Match
10. 10.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) Elephants (b) Sports Day (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Day at the Beach
11. 11.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) Sports Day (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our Classroom (d) Busy Ants
12. 12.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) Lost at the Mela (b) The Big Football Match (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Nest on the Window
13. 13.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) A Day at the Beach (b) Healthy Food (c) Elephants (d) The Railway Station
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. (a) The Railway Station (b) My Pet Cat (c) Our Classroom (d) Busy Ants
15. 15.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Big Football Match
16. 16.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) The Cricket Match (b) Sports Day (c) The Railway Station (d) Busy Ants
17. 17.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 Lost Ring (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Saving the Fish (d) The Bean Seed
18. 18.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) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) The Clean Park (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Dripping Tap
19. 19.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) Our Classroom (b) My Best Friend (c) The Monsoon (d) My Grandfather
20. 20.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 Vegetable Market (b) Healthy Food (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Peacock
21. 21.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) The Cricket Match (b) My Best Friend (c) Busy Ants (d) Elephants
22. 22.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 Cricket Match (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Healthy Food
23. 23.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. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Elephants (c) Our School Library (d) The Village Fair
24. 24.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 Village Fair (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Best Friend (d) The Monsoon
25. 25.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) My Pet Cat (b) My Grandfather (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Our Classroom
26. 26.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) My Best Friend (b) Sports Day (c) Our School Library (d) The Monsoon
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Sports Day (b) Making Rangoli (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Peacock
28. 28.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 Nest on the Window (b) Asha and the Lost Puppy (c) The Big Football Match (d) A Card for Grandpa
29. 29.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) The Dripping Tap (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Neel Learns to Swim
30. 30.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) The Model Volcano (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) A Card for Grandpa
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My Best Friend (b) My Grandfather (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Peacock
32. 32.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 Dripping Tap (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Big Football Match (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
33. 33.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 Card for Grandpa (b) The Clean Park (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Dinosaur Book
34. 34.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) A Helpful Neighbour (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Power Cut
35. 35.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) The Village Fair (c) The Night Sky (d) The Monsoon
36. 36.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) My Pet Cat (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) Our Classroom
37. 37.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 Night Sky (b) A Day at the Beach (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Grandma's Garden
38. 38.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 Spelling Contest (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Train to Shimla
39. 39.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) Saving Water (b) Healthy Food (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) My New Bicycle
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 oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) My New Bicycle (b) Healthy Food (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Village Fair

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