Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 670 · 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?
   
   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) Making Rangoli (b) The Monsoon (c) Elephants (d) My Pet Cat
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. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Monsoon (c) My Best Friend (d) The Night Sky
3. 3.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Night Sky (c) Making Rangoli (d) The Railway Station
4. 4.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) My Best Friend (b) Our School Library (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Railway Station
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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Broken Kite
6. 6.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) A Card for Grandpa (b) The Nest on the Window (c) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (d) Priya the Queen
7. 7.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) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Power Cut
8. 8.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) Grandma's Garden (b) Busy Ants (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Pet Cat
9. 9.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) Neel Learns to Swim (b) The Lost Ring (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) Priya the Queen
10. 10.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) Our Postman (c) The Old Banyan Tree (d) My Grandfather
11. 11.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) Saving Water (b) Elephants (c) A Day at the Beach (d) The Old Banyan Tree
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) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Saving Water (c) Healthy Food (d) My Pet Cat
13. 13.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 School Library (c) The Monsoon (d) The Kite Festival
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 Broken Kite (b) Priya the Queen (c) Arjun Gets Well (d) The Power Cut
15. 15.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) Making Rangoli (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Elephants (d) Our Postman
16. 16.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Power Cut (c) The Clean Park (d) Neel Learns to Swim
17. 17.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) Elephants (b) The Monsoon (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) The Peacock
18. 18.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) Elephants (b) Our School Library (c) The Vegetable Market (d) The Village Fair
19. 19.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 Grandfather (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Busy Ants (d) The Peacock
20. 20.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) Neel Learns to Swim (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) Lost at the Mela
21. 21.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 Clean Park (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The New Girl (d) The Dripping Tap
22. 22.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 Spelling Contest (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Kite Festival (c) Saving Water (d) Grandma's Garden
24. 24.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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The New Girl (d) The Train to Shimla
25. 25.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) Sports Day (b) Elephants (c) Our School Library (d) The Night Sky
26. 26.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) Our Postman (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Peacock (d) The Monsoon
27. 27.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 Trip to the Old Fort (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Night Sky (d) The Village Fair
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 Dinosaur Book (b) The Lost Ring (c) Meera Bakes a Cake (d) The Big Football Match
29. 29.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) Making Rangoli (b) Elephants (c) The Village Fair (d) The Old Banyan Tree
30. 30.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) Saving the Fish (c) The Clean Park (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) The Night Sky (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our Postman (d) My New Bicycle
32. 32.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) The Monsoon (b) Making Rangoli (c) The Railway Station (d) Our Classroom
33. 33.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 Bean Seed (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) The Dripping Tap
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) My New Bicycle (c) My Best Friend (d) Saving Water
35. 35.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) My New Bicycle (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Best Friend (d) A Day at the Beach
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) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Spelling Contest
37. 37.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) Our Classroom (b) Grandma's Garden (c) The Railway Station (d) Sports Day
38. 38.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) A Day at the Beach (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Monsoon (d) Grandma's Garden
39. 39.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 Power Cut (b) Saving the Fish (c) The New Girl (d) Lost at the Mela
40. 40.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) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Making Rangoli (c) Busy Ants (d) Sports Day

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